Ben Horowitz

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) board member and Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who is also a former resident of California, has warned that the state risks becoming a socialist system like the Soviet Union, as he escalates a $57 million campaign against the proposed billionaire tax....

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) cofounder Ben Horowitz says small, focused teams are crucial for effective decision-making in venture capital and are shaping the future of AI-powered startups. Horowitz Champions Small VC Teams On the Tuesday episode of the A16z podcast, Horowitz shared his philosophy on...

Ben Horowitz, co-founder and General Partner of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), said California’s proposed wealth tax represents the best strategy he’s seen to dismantle Silicon Valley’s network effect, citing Norway’s entrepreneur exodus as evidence. Norway Unrealized Capital...

Andreessen Horowitz, commonly known as a16z, has raised more than $15 billion in new capital, co-founder Ben Horowitz said in a blog post on Friday. The raise is equal to 18% of all venture capital dollars allocated in the U.S. last year, Horowitz said. Focus On Defense, AI And ‘American...

Andreessen Horowitz has reportedly paused its Talent x Opportunity (TxO) fund, a program launched in 2020 to support founders without access to traditional Silicon Valley networks. A16z's TxO Fund Put on Pause After Five Years The firm, also known as a16z, has suspended TxO operations and laid off...

Announced back in February, the Las Vegas Metro Police Department is the owner of 10 Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cybertruck vehicles thanks to a generous donation from a billionaire. The vehicles have been customized and now delivered to the department. What Happened: Billionaire venture capitalist Ben...

In a bold departure from conventional advice, Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, once urged Columbia engineering graduates in 2015 to reject the idea of “following your passion” and instead focus on the value they can contribute to the world. What Happened: In 2015,...

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen told Stanford business students a decade ago that CEOs who "hunt for a magic answer" in a crisis almost always lose, echoing co-founder Ben Horowitz's blunt maxim: "There are no silver bullets, only lead bullets." What Happened: The line, lifted from Horowitz's...

Over the week, the tech world buzzed with significant developments. From potential policy shifts affecting Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) suppliers to Japan’s leap into the AI industrial revolution, the landscape is changing rapidly. Here’s a quick roundup of...

Prominent investors Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen sharply criticized the Biden administration’s regulatory approach to crypto, accusing federal regulators of lying about consumer protection motives while enabling damaging market practices. What Happened: In a conversation on the Ben &...

The founders of prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz are observing a plateau in artificial intelligence capabilities, citing data shortages and computational limitations as key barriers to continued rapid advancement. What Happened: Speaking on a podcast released last week, Marc...

Prominent venture capitalist Ben Horowitz intends to financially support Kamala Harris‘ presidential campaign – a move that comes on the heels of his recent financial support for political action committees that favor Donald Trump‘s presidential bid. What Happened: Horowitz and his wife...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify that Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz are the co-founders of Andreessen Horowitz, which is also known as a16z. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc., drew attention to the support of two prominent Silicon Valley investors for former President...

Andreessen Horowitz, the renowned venture capital firm, is reportedly gearing up to launch its first private equity fund, as per documents. What Happened: The firm’s new private equity fund, named a16z Perennial Private Equity Fund, will be focused on the private equity asset class, as per...

The political action committee Fairshake, known for its strong ties to the cryptocurrency industry, disclosed a significant financial boost, receiving a $4.9 million contribution from billionaire twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. What Happened: This donation is part of the larger...