Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), established in 2009, is a one of the top [[Venture Capital (VC)|Venture Capital]] firms in the world specialising in technology startups. The firm is known for its strategic investments and has a notable presence in the [[crypto]] space. **Founders:** - [[Marc Andreessen]] - [[Ben Horowitz]] **Key Staff:** - [[Chris Dixon]]: Influential in crypto investments. **Best Investments:** - **Technology:** Roblox, [[Figma]] - **Social Media:** [[Clubhouse]] - **NFTs and Crypto:** [[OpenSea]], [[Axie Infinity]], [[Yuga Labs]] (known for [[Bored Apes]]) - **Other notable investments:** Optimizely, Tanium, [[BuzzFeed]] **Fund Volume:** - As of 2022, a16z announced its largest fund to date at $4.5 billion, highlighting its commitment to investing in disruptive technologies and cryptocurrency.