Andreessen Horowitz

a16z.com

a16z invests across seed to growth-stage technology companies in bio + healthcare, consumer and enterprise apps, crypto, fintech, infrastructure, and American Dynamism. They have over $90B under management across multiple funds and take a techno-optimist approach to supporting founders building transformative companies.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage

Focus Areas

Ai Ml, Enterprise Saas, Developer Tools

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Investment Thesis

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a stage-agnostic venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. They believe in an optimistic view of the future and that entrepreneurs are working to help achieve a better future. The firm respects the intense struggle of the entrepreneurial process and maintains that ‘software is eating the world’ - their foundational belief that technology fundamentally transforms industries and society.

What Sets Them Apart

Stage agnostic investing approach - seed to venture to growth stage
Founder-led partnerships - many GPs are former founders/operators/CEOs with deep domain expertise
Extensive network of experts including technical talent, marketing resources, Fortune 500 companies, and cultural leaders
Operational support beyond capital - access to expertise and insights across entire spectrum of company-building
Techno-optimist philosophy - belief that technology will solve major problems and improve human lives
Strong portfolio track record with 829 companies and multiple exits (Airbnb, Coinbase, Facebook, Instagram, Slack, etc.)
Deep specialization across multiple verticals with dedicated teams (AI, American Dynamism, Bio+Health, Crypto, etc.)