VC: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)

Written by TEAM CHASM

Published: June 2, 2025
Category: The Boardroom
Subcategory: The VC Vault

Featured article: VC: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)

a16z is a powerhouse of Silicon Valley venture capital, backing bold entrepreneurs across the entire lifecycle from seed to growth. They lean into deep-tech areas like AI, biotech, crypto, and infrastructure. The firm differentiates itself with specialized funds (like crypto and bio) alongside a full suite of stage coverage. Their large check sizes reflect their ability to lead major financing rounds for high-growth founders.

Fund Size:

~$46 B in committed capital across multiple funds (as of ~3.4 years ago)

Average Check Size:

Typically writes $500K–$50M per round, with many deals falling between $1M–$10M

Location:

Menlo Park, California

Stage Focus:

Seed to growth stage—including sector-specific vehicles in AI, crypto, biotech, and infrastructure

Portfolio Focus:

Tech-forward – AI, fintech, crypto, enterprise, consumer, biotech

Household Brands:

GitHub, Coinbase, Clubhouse, OpenSea, Databricks