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הסטארטאפ הישראלי Argu נבחר לאקסלרטור של אנדריסן-הורוביץ (a16z), ועכשיו מגייס סבב בהשתתפותה
Silicon Valley giant courts veterans with $1M speedrun program and exclusive Tel Aviv events.
Andreessen Horowitz, a leading venture capital firm, is expanding its presence in Israel by launching the a16z speedrun program, targeting elite IDF unit graduates. The program offers up to $1 million in investment per startup, along with mentorship and access to a16zs network. It aims to capture Israeli entrepreneurial talent early, before competitors like Sequoia and Greylock. The firm is hosting exclusive events in Tel Aviv to promote the initiative. Andreessen Horowitz has increased its investments in Israeli startups, notably leading a $1 billion funding round for Wiz before its acquisition by Google. The program is part of a broader strategy to engage with early-stage founders and foster innovation.
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הסטארט-אפ סייף סופראינטליג'נס (SSI) מפתח "בינת-על מלאכותית" המיועדת להשתוות לבינה האנושית ואף להתעלות עליה, אך הפרטים המלאים על הטכנולוגיה שלו עדיין אינם ידועים ■ את סבב הגיוס הובילו הקרנות Greenoaks, לייטספיד ואנדריסן הורוביץ לצד אלפבית ואנבידיה
Safe Superintelligence (SSI), an AI startup with some Israeli founders, has completed a significant funding round, raising $2 billion at a valuation of $32 billion. The investment was led by prominent investors including Greenoaks, Lightspeed, Andreessen Horowitz, Alphabet, and Nvidia. SSI is developing advanced AI technology aimed at matching or surpassing human intelligence, although specific details about the technology are not yet disclosed. This substantial investment indicates a strong growth trajectory for the company, positioning it as a significant player in the AI sector.
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Speaking at Mind the Tech New York, Andreessen Horowitz’s general partner discussed AI’s impact, the evolving relationship between banks and fintechs, and why automation is redefining entire industries.
At the Mind the Tech New York conference, David Haber, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, discussed the transformative impact of AI on industries and the evolving relationship between banks and fintechs. Haber highlighted how AI is redefining workflows, such as automating data extraction in healthcare and legal sectors. Andreessen Horowitz is actively investing in AI-driven startups, like Moment and Tenor, to bridge the gap between traditional financial institutions and fintechs. The firm is also focusing on AI applications in various sectors, including legal tech, with investments in companies like Eve. These efforts aim to foster innovation and collaboration between fintech startups and major financial institutions.
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According to the IVC-Gornitzky-KPMG-Israel Innovation Authority investors report for 2024, the US venture capital fund has become one of the most active foreign investors in Israel.
Andreessen Horowitz, a major US venture capital firm, has become one of the most active foreign investors in Israel, according to the IVC-Gornitzky-KPMG-Israel Innovation Authority investors report for 2024. The firm invested in seven new Israeli companies, marking a significant increase from previous years. This activity highlights a long-term commitment to the Israeli market. Despite this, the overall capital raised by Israeli venture capital funds in 2024 was at a decade-low, with only $1.15 billion raised. This decline is attributed to the performance of Israeli funds, rising interest rates, and increased opportunities for Israeli institutions to invest in foreign funds. The report also notes that Israeli institutional investors participated in fewer deals compared to previous years.
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Announcement: Andreessen Horowitz Partners with Lilly to Launch First-of-Its-Kind Biotech Ecosystem Fund | Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health has announced a new venture capital fund, the Biotech Ecosystem Venture Fund, in partnership with Eli Lilly and Company. The fund aims to drive innovation in healthcare by investing up to $500 million in therapeutic platforms and cutting-edge technology companies. It will focus on advancing new medicines, enabling novel modality platforms, and scaling emerging health technologies. This collaboration combines a16zs expertise in building bio + health companies with Lillys life science R&D capabilities. The fund seeks to empower biotech startups by providing access to resources and expertise, fostering a technology ecosystem for bio + health entrepreneurs.
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A16z And Founders Fund Lead The Way In Defense Venture Capital
Anduril Industries recently raised $1.5 billion in a funding round co-led by Founders Fund and Sands Capital Ventures, matching its previous record for the largest defense tech round ever. This significant investment highlights the growing interest in defense tech among venture capitalists. The total funding for defense tech startups in 2024 has reached $2.5 billion, nearly matching the record high of $2.6 billion set in 2022. Other notable investors in the defense tech space include Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, and 8VC. The influx of venture capital into defense tech is a relatively new phenomenon, driven by the increasing need for advanced technology in military and national security applications.
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הבהלה לשבבים: הסיפור על אחת מקרנות ההון סיכון הגדולות בעולם - ואנבידיה
Andreessen Horowitz, a prominent venture capital firm, plans to purchase 20,000 GPU chips from Nvidia to support its startups in gaining competitive advantages in the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence. This move is likened to the gold rush era where essential tools were crucial for success. The acquisition of these advanced processing chips is expected to bolster the firms portfolio companies by providing them with the necessary computational resources to thrive in the AI industry.
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Andreessen Horowitz plans to launch a private equity fund, documents show
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is planning to raise its first private equity fund, according to documents filed with the SEC. The fund, named a16z Perennial Private Equity Fund, will invest in the private equity asset class, but further details or a launch date have not been disclosed. The move marks a significant shift for Andreessen Horowitz, which has traditionally focused on early-stage venture capital. The firm has been expanding into other areas, including public investing and policy influencing. The new fund is expected to cater to the clients of the firms wealth management arm, Perennial, which manages the personal wealth and philanthropy of entrepreneurs and investors.
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Andreessen Horowitz Raises $7.2 Billion, Plans More for 2025
Andreessen Horowitz, a leading venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, has successfully raised $7.2 billion in new funding. This achievement comes after a challenging period for the startup industry. The firms co-founder, Ben Horowitz, referred to the funding as a major milestone in a recent blog post. The final total surpassed the firms initial fundraising goal by approximately 4%.
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The untold story of Kickstarter's crypto Hail Mary-and the secret $100 million a16z-led investment to save its fading brand
Kickstarter, the crowdfunding startup, received a $100 million investment from Andreessen Horowitzs crypto fund in December 2021. The investment came with the expectation that Kickstarter would pivot to blockchain, which led to a backlash from the community, resulting in the loss of major projects and a reputational hit. The companys growth has been stagnant, and its culture has become toxic following a bitter unionization drive. The blockchain pivot was eventually abandoned, and the companys new CEO, Everette Taylor, stated that blockchain was no longer a priority for the company.
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Scoop: Andreessen Horowitz nears $7 billion fundraise
Pursuing ‘American Dynamism,’ Andreessen Horowitz Ups Its Game in DC
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) hosted a daylong summit on American Dynamism in Washington, DC, in late January. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks emphasized the intertwined histories of the tech industry and the government, and the need for their continued collaboration in the face of a rising China. The event, which has been held for three years, is part of a16zs efforts to influence policy, with the firm spending almost $1 million on lobbying in the past year.
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Andreessen Horowitz Plots Infrastructure, American Dynamism Funds
Andreessen Horowitz, a leading investment firm, is reportedly planning to raise money for at least three industry-specific funds. This was revealed during an event for limited partners in Las Vegas, where the firm presented its investment ideas for various industry sectors. The funds include one dedicated to infrastructure startups, which power cloud applications and services, including artificial intelligence, and another focused on companies that support U.S. national interests.
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מפת הדרכים המלאה של אנדריסן הורוביץ להתמודדות עם...
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has issued a comprehensive guide for entrepreneurs on how to navigate market slowdowns. The guide provides advice on how to calculate updated ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) targets during turbulent times, what cash burn multipliers should be to survive a year without raising capital, and how to ensure efficient growth. The firm advises startups to aim for an ARR target that will return them to the valuation of the last round, with enough capital for at least another 12 months.
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Amid crypto market turmoil, Andreessen Horowitz announces $4.5 billion web3 fund
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has closed its latest crypto fund, a $4.5 billion fund that doubles the size of its previous fund. One-third of the new fund will be allocated for seed deals. The firms limited partners are showing increasing interest in crypto startups. Despite recent market turbulence, Andreessen Horowitz remains optimistic about the crypto industry and believes in its long-term potential. The firm aims to support its portfolio companies and ensure they are well-capitalized to navigate any future market downturns.
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Andreessen Horowitz debuts $600 million fund for games investments
Andreessen Horowitz is launching a new $600 million fund called Games Fund One, focused on opportunities in the games industry. The fund aims to provide support to portfolio companies in various aspects of the games ecosystem. It is backed by executives from prominent gaming companies. Andreessen Horowitz has previously invested in gaming and MMOs, including Zynga and Oculus. The launch of the fund coincides with a challenging period for the broader tech industry, with declining stock prices for gaming companies like Unity and Roblox.
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קרן ההון המפורסמת בעולם פותחת Y Combinator משלה - גם לישראלים
Andreessen Horowitz has launched a new accelerator program called a16z START, which aims to invest in early-stage startups. The program offers up to $1 million in funding and access to a network of advisors, investors, and potential customers. The accelerator focuses on six categories of startups: consumer, enterprise, fintech, gaming, national challenges, and diversity. The program is remote-first, allowing entrepreneurs from around the world to participate. Andreessen Horowitz is known for its investments in successful startups such as Airbnb, Facebook, and Coinbase. The launch of a16z START is seen as a competition to Y Combinator, another well-known accelerator program.
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Andreessen Horowitz raises $9B in new capital for venture, growth, bio funds
Andreessen Horowitz has closed $9 billion in new capital for its venture capital, growth-stage, and biotech-focused vehicles. The firms latest aggregate fundraise is more than double the worth of its previous generation of funds. The trend of larger funds is contributing to larger startup funding rounds and higher startup valuations. The private markets are experiencing a capital arms race, driven by enthusiasm for technology companies. Despite a slightly different approach in the public markets, venture capital fundraising remains strong.
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Andreessen Horowitz is raising a new gaming-focused fund and has added two general partners to lead it
Andreessen Horowitz is raising a venture fund for investing in gaming startups. The firm is doubling down on its gaming investments with a new fund and has promoted Jonathan Lai and hired James Gwertzman to lead the effort. The fund has been in the works for several months and will be the sixth fund rolled out by Andreessen Horowitz in 18 months. The interest in gaming from a flagship firm indicates the sectors growth. Andreessen Horowitz has previously backed startups in the gaming industry and made a significant exit when Facebook acquired Oculus. The firm seeks to back alumni of blockbuster gaming studios and allow them to finance their games on their terms.
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Andreessen Horowitz just rolled out a $400 million fund that's expressly for seed deals
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has launched a new $400 million fund focused on backing seed-stage companies. This fund is part of the firms strategy to optimize its processes around seed deals and ensure proper rewards for investors. The firm has seen an increase in seed-stage investments in recent years, with about half of its investments since 2020 being in seed companies. Andreessen Horowitz plans to continue working closely with other seed-stage firms and has a team of investors managing the fund. The firm also uses scouts, but they are not responsible for any of its seed-stage deals. Successful seed investments by Andreessen Horowitz include Slack, Databricks, and Coinbase.
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a16z's new $2.2B fund won't just bet on the crypto future, it will defend it
The article discusses a new cryptocurrency-focused fund by a16z worth $2.2 billion, which is four times the value of its previous crypto fund. The firms investment in the crypto market is accelerating, and it recently had a successful investment in Coinbase. The article highlights that a16z is not just writing new checks but also defending the future of crypto. The $2.2 billion fund is not surprising given the availability of capital for venture capital firms. The article emphasizes the enthusiasm of a16z about the crypto market and its potential for lucrative returns.
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A16z Scores $4.5B New Funds
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has raised new funds totaling $4.5 billion, bringing its assets under management to $16.5 billion. The firm raised two new funds, one for early-stage bets and another for late-stage bets. With this new funding, Andreessen Horowitz becomes one of the biggest venture capital firms in the US. The firm has a history of successful investments and is expected to benefit from upcoming IPOs of companies like Airbnb, DoorDash, Roblox, and Affirm. Earlier this year, the firm closed a $515 million crypto-focused fund. The founders of Andreessen Horowitz are Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz.
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Andreessen Horowitz Launches Talent x Opportunity Fund - FinSMEs
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has launched The Talent x Opportunity Fund (TxO), aimed at entrepreneurs who lack the typical background and resources to build businesses. The fund will be led by Nait Jones, a partner at Andreessen Horowitz for the past five years. The fund will provide seed capital, knowledge, and network of the firm through training programs. Andreessen Horowitz will invest in exchange for equity in the business, with all investment returns remaining in the fund to finance future entrepreneurs. The fund begins with $2.2M in donations from the partners of Andreessen Horowitz and aims to raise further donations from others.
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Andreessen Horowitz just closed its second crypto fund
Venture firm Andreessen Horowitz has closed its second crypto fund with $515 million in capital commitments. The firm believes that cryptocurrencies are a major computing paradigm, comparable to cloud and mobile for the Internet. The crypto market experienced a downturn due to the COVID-19 crisis, but it has since rebounded, with the market capitalization of cryptocurrencies increasing by $35.3 billion in 24 hours. Andreessen Horowitz has invested in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Coinbase, Compound, Anchorage, and is a member of the Libra Association and the Celo Alliance for Prosperity. The firm has also launched a program for cryptocurrency startups to educate and connect founders. Arianna Simpson has joined the firm as a deal partner in its cryptocurrency practice.
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A16z unveils $750M fund to bankroll startups at intersection of tech, medicine
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A16z ushers in new fund strategy with $2.75B
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has closed on $2.75 billion for two new funds, including a $2 billion debut late-stage fund and a $750 million flagship early-stage fund. The firm is positioning itself as a registered investment advisor, allowing it to experiment in new areas such as public markets, other VC funds, and cryptocurrencies. The new funds will be led by David George, the firms most recent hire and 15th general partner, who brings expertise in late-stage economics, valuations, and underwriting. Andreessen Horowitz has previously raised $1.5 billion in 2016 for its fifth flagship venture fund and also manages a $300 million crypto fund, a bio fund, and a cultural fund.
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Andreessen Horowitz has a new crypto fund - and its first female general partner is running it with Chris Dixon
Andreessen Horowitz has closed a dedicated crypto fund, raising $300 million from its limited partners. The fund will allow the company to double down on crypto investments without reducing its commitment to other areas. The firm has also hired its first female general partner, Katie Haun, who will lead the crypto fund alongside general partner Chris Dixon. Haun is a former federal prosecutor and has experience in digital assets and investigations related to cryptocurrencies. Andreessen Horowitz has made about 20 crypto investments over the past five years, and the new fund will focus on direct investments in early-stage and later-stage crypto projects. The firm expects a holding period of five to ten years for its investments.
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Andreessen Horowitz officially closes its newest fund with $1.5 billion
Andreessen Horowitz has closed its fifth fund, raising $1.5 billion from its previous investors. This brings the total amount raised by the firm to $6.2 billion. The firm will continue to invest in software companies, with a focus on VR, artificial intelligence, and core enterprise infrastructure. They will also continue to do seed investing, but with larger investments. The firm has eight general partners, and there may be one to two more added in the future. Andreessen Horowitz has had successful exits in companies like Skype, Nicera, Facebook, Twitter, Oculus, and Instagram. The firm believes that M&A will be a major contributor to industry exits. They are positioned strategically and have a broad operating services strategy. The firm is focused on investing in companies that drive high returns.
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Andreessen Horowitz Gets A New GP, And A New Fund
Andreessen Horowitz is launching a $200 million fund called the AH Bio Fund to invest in early-stage startups at the intersection of computer science and life sciences. The fund is the first sector-focused fund for the company. The fund will be led by new general partner Vijay Pande, who has expertise in chemistry, structural biology, and computer science. Pande has also been involved in startups, including cofounding Globavir and founding Folding@home. The fund will focus on digital therapeutics, cloud biology, and computational medicine. Pande has already made the funds first investment in TwoXAR, a company using big data and algorithms for drug discovery. The company has not yet decided when it will raise another fund.
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Andreessen Horowitz has a new, $450 million bio fund
Venture firm Andreessen Horowitz announces a $450 million second fund for investments in software-enabled biotech ideas at the intersection of biology and engineering. The firm believes that engineered biology has the potential to transform every industry, similar to the impact of information technology 50 years ago. The first fund has made a dozen investments, including Freenome, Apeel, PatientPing, and BioAge Labs. The new fund will continue to invest at the seed and Series A stages, with the goal of writing more checks. Andreessen Horowitz is well-capitalized, having raised $1.5 billion for its fifth main fund in the previous year. Another fund in 2018 seems likely.
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Andreessen Horowitz Raises Massive New $1.5 Billion Fund
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has closed its Fund IV, a $1.5 billion fund for various investments. The firm highlights the growth potential in the mobile market, the decrease in technology costs, and the untapped opportunities in enterprise, SaaS-based applications, healthcare, education, financial services, energy, and government services. Andreessen Horowitz plans to focus on software investments and will reserve some funds for follow-on rounds in existing portfolio companies. The firm participated in 97 rounds last year, including investments in Pinterest, Jawbone, Fab, and Lyft. Limited partners are currently investing $16 billion to $18 billion per year in a limited number of VC firms. The firm believes this level of investment is sustainable and not indicative of a bubble.
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