Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)

Investment thesis

a16z invests from seed to growth across AI, bio and healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, infrastructure and what they call American dynamism. Their stated differentiator is the platform: a large operator team covering marketing, talent, legal and policy, dedicated to supporting founders at every stage.

What this means in practice: There is almost no sector filter. The real filter is ambition and the scale of the outcome you are aiming at.

Key facts

• Stage: Seed and growth
• Geography: Primarily US, global reach
• Sectors: AI, bio, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, infrastructure, defence
• Access: Very difficult — high inbound volume

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Questions and answers

What does a16z actually invest in?

Almost every major technology category: AI, biotech and healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise software, fintech, gaming, infrastructure and defence.

What is the a16z platform model?

A large in-house operator team — marketing, talent, legal, policy — that supports portfolio companies beyond the capital itself.

Do they invest outside the United States?

Their focus is primarily US, though they invest globally. European founders often need a US angle or presence.

Is a16z realistic for a first-time founder?

Possible but difficult. Their brand generates enormous inbound, so a warm introduction or exceptional traction matters more than the pitch itself.