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A16z backs UK startup Dex to scale ‘AI talent agent’ and recruitment matchmaker

Storied Silicon Valley VC firm Andreessen Horowitz is backing a fledgling U.K. startup that’s setting out to “redefine” how AI is used to match companies with talent. Dex, as the startup is called, targets candidates and companies with various AI-powered recruitment smarts, including matchmaking and coaching, with a view toward improving retention in the long … Read more

A16z acqui-hires VC tech podcaster Erik Torenberg, who joins as new partner

Andreessen Horowitz’s hiring spree continues. On Monday, Erik Torenberg announced that the giant VC firm had acquired his Turpentine podcast, with him joining as a general partner. Torenberg’s podcast focuses mostly on interviewing VCs at a variety of firms about their approach to investing. Recent guests include Accel’s Andrew Braccia, Seven Seven Six’s Alexis Ohanian, … Read more

a16z Crypto acquires $55M in LayerZero’s ZRO tokens with 3-year lock

Venture capital firm a16z Crypto has acquired an additional $55 million worth of LayerZero’s native token, ZRO, according to an announcement on X.  The newly purchased tokens will be subject to a three-year lockup period, demonstrating the firm’s long-term commitment to the project. The move builds on a16z’s previous backing of LayerZero, having led both … Read more

Airdrops should get a ‘safe harbor’ from regulation, states a16z crypto head of policy

Airdrops should be “safe, legal, and frequent,” a16z’s head of policy stated, advocating for a safe-harbor from regulatory enforcement. Crypto industry continues its push for more favorable crypto regulation. On Thursday, April 10, Miles Jennings, the head of policy and general counsel at venture capital firm a16z crypto, published a report advocating for easing regulations … Read more

a16z backs Base Power in $200M round for home backup batteries

In less than a year, Base Power has grown from a stealthy startup to one of the largest battery fleets in Texas. Now, the company has raised $200 million to fund a rapid expansion, including dozens more megawatt-hours of battery storage and plans for a domestic battery factory. The Series B round was led by … Read more

Trump appointee Scott Kupor resigns from some a16z funds, boards ahead of confirmation as head of OPM

Scott Kupor, the first hire at Silicon Valley venture capital powerhouse Andreessen Horowitz, is stepping away from active management of dozens of funds but maintaining passive stake in nearly 40 other firm funds, as the Senate weighs his nomination by Trump to lead the Office of Personnel Management. Kupor will resign as managing partner from … Read more

a16z and Benchmark-backed 11x has been claiming customers it doesn’t have

Last year, AI-powered sales automation startup 11x appeared to be on an explosive growth trajectory. However, nearly two dozen sources – including investors, current and former employees – tell TechCrunch that the company has experienced financial struggles, largely of its own making.  Numerous people in the U.S. and U.K. told TechCrunch that the situation has … Read more

El Salvador’s president Nayib Bukele meets with a16z founders to discuss AI and tech investments

Key Takeaways El Salvador is positioning itself as a tech hub with new policies and zero tax rates for tech industries. President Nayib Bukele discussed AI development and regional tech investment opportunities with a16z co-founders. Share this article El Salvador President Nayib Bukele recently held talks with a16z’s co-founders Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen at … Read more

a16z hires former Republican congressman Patrick McHenry as advisor

Former North Carolina congressman Patrick McHenry announced Wednesday that he landed a job with VC firm Andreessen Horowitz. He will be a senior advisor. His post on X said little about what the job entails, except to be advocating for startups (which a16z likes to call “little tech”) with policymakers. Andreessen Horowitz did not immediately … Read more

How a16z ‘super-connector’ David Haber’s time at Goldman Sachs shaped his understanding of enterprise software

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