Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz LLC, founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in investing across various stages of company development, from seed and early-stage to growth and late-stage ventures. It primarily targets the technology sector, with a strong emphasis on software, cloud computing, and Internet infrastructure. The firm also explores opportunities in consumer and business Internet applications, mobile software, and data storage, as well as at the intersection of computer science and life sciences, particularly in areas like digital therapeutics and computational medicine. Andreessen Horowitz is known for its significant financial backing, with investments typically ranging from $50,000 to $50 million. The firm has established multiple funds, including early-stage funds that focus on a variety of sectors, while explicitly avoiding investments in clean energy, transportation, and certain life sciences domains.

Seema Amble

Partner

Matt Bornstein

Partner

Katherine Boyle

General Partner

Connie Chan

General Partner

Frank Chen

Partner

Benedict Evans

Partner

Ben Horowitz

General Partner

Alex Immerman

Partner

Jeffrey Jordan

General Partner

Amy Kalokerinos

Partner

Scott Kupor

Managing Partner

Peter Lauten

Partner

Jeffrey Low

Partner

Chris Lyons

General Partner

Daren Matsuoka

Partner

Kim Milosevich

Marketing Partner

Justine Moore

Partner

Olivia Moore

Partner

John O'Farrell

General Partner

Vijay Pande Ph.D

Managing Partner

Jewel Pi

Partner

Alex Rampell

General Partner

Kristina Shen

General Partner

Sumeet Singh

Partner

Anne Lee Skates

Partner

Angela Strange

General Partner

Jeff Stump

Operating Partner

Satish Talluri

Partner

David Ulevitch

General Partner

Ted Ullyot

Partner of Policy and Regulatory Affairs

Gabriel Vasquez

Partner

Sarah Wang

General Partner

Guy Wuollet

Partner

Julie Yoo

General Partner

Past deals in ASIC

Lido

Venture Round in 2022
Lido is a provider of liquid staking solutions for staked assets and Ethereum. The platform lets users stake their assets for daily staking rewards. Users can stake any amount of tokens - no minimum. It issues synthetic native tokens for every Ethereum staked via its protocol, thereby enabling users to stake Ethereum and receive an asset of equal value which can be used in various DeFi applications to earn yield.

Alchemy

Series C in 2022
Alchemy Insights, Inc. is a blockchain intelligence and infrastructure platform that serves hedge funds and financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, it offers a comprehensive suite of tools for analyzing blockchain data, including on-chain data, market trends, and community activity. The platform employs advanced machine learning techniques to help users identify entities, individuals, and currency flows on the blockchain, thereby aiding in sales, security, and strategic decision-making. Alchemy's emphasis on providing developers with essential tools allows for the creation of scalable and reliable decentralized applications without the complexities of managing blockchain infrastructure. The company is backed by notable organizations and individuals, reflecting its prominent position in the blockchain space.

Aleo

Series B in 2022
Aleo is building the world's leading developer platform for enabling absolute privacy on blockchains. With their vocal advocacy for privacy tech in the blockchain ecosystem, they are playing a major part in mainstream awareness and industry adoption of privacy-preserving technologies. they are proud to offer a platform of services that exemplify privacy.

Nansen

Series B in 2021
Nansen Limited is a company that develops a blockchain analytics platform designed to assist cryptocurrency investors in identifying opportunities and managing their portfolios. Founded in 2019 and based in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, Nansen combines on-chain data with a comprehensive database to enhance the analysis of cryptocurrency transactions. Its platform provides features such as wallet labeling, transaction tracing, and real-time alerts, enabling users to conduct due diligence and make informed investment decisions. By enriching on-chain data, Nansen aims to facilitate more efficient operations for investors in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency market.

Iron Fish

Series A in 2021
Iron Fish is a cryptocurrency that prioritizes privacy and accessibility within the blockchain space. As a Layer 1 blockchain, it ensures robust privacy protections for every transaction conducted on its platform. The company aims to create private blockchain networks that are accessible to a global audience, employing an efficient syncing technique that supports low-resource clients, including mobile devices and websites. By focusing on these aspects, Iron Fish seeks to uphold the principles of cash in an increasingly digital environment.

Alchemy

Series C in 2021
Alchemy Insights, Inc. is a blockchain intelligence and infrastructure platform that serves hedge funds and financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, it offers a comprehensive suite of tools for analyzing blockchain data, including on-chain data, market trends, and community activity. The platform employs advanced machine learning techniques to help users identify entities, individuals, and currency flows on the blockchain, thereby aiding in sales, security, and strategic decision-making. Alchemy's emphasis on providing developers with essential tools allows for the creation of scalable and reliable decentralized applications without the complexities of managing blockchain infrastructure. The company is backed by notable organizations and individuals, reflecting its prominent position in the blockchain space.

CoinSwitch

Series C in 2021
coinswitch.co is the world's first cryptocurrency exchange aggregator platform. It lists 250+ coin and 6000+ currency pairs. As of 2018, it has been hitting a volume of 1 million USD per day. Some of the exchanges listed on coinswitch.co are Bittrex, Changelly, Shapeshift and Cryptopia.

Forta Network

Venture Round in 2021
Forta Network is a developer of a security protocol aimed at preventing the exploitation of smart contracts within the blockchain ecosystem. The platform offers a decentralized, community-based security system that focuses on mitigating risks and detecting real-time threats, thus enabling users to secure their smart contracts effectively. As the blockchain landscape has evolved, particularly with the rise of programmable networks, Forta Network addresses a critical need by enhancing the safety of smart contracts for developers and users alike. By leveraging its innovative approach, the company contributes to the broader goal of ensuring secure interactions within the blockchain market.

Angle Protocol

Seed Round in 2021
Angle Protocol focus on offering stablecoins pegged to currencies like the euro as an alternative to dollar-centric tokens.

Archblock

Venture Round in 2021
Archblock, formerly known as TrustToken, Inc., operates a platform for creating asset-backed tokens that facilitate global buying and selling. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to provide a seamless way to tokenize various assets, enabling the conversion of physical assets like gold into digital tokens. Its flagship product, TrueUSD, is a stablecoin that can be redeemed on a 1-for-1 basis for US dollars. Archblock employs a team with diverse backgrounds from prestigious institutions and companies, including Stanford, UC Berkeley, and major financial and tech firms. The platform is designed to align incentives among participants while ensuring compliance with fiduciary standards and creating a transparent audit trail of asset management.

Beacons

Seed Round in 2021
Beacons AI Inc., a technology company, builds payment platform for influencers by using artificial intelligence (AI). The company’s platform allows influencers to make money through custom video responses for fans. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Chia Network

Series D in 2021
Chia Network Inc. develops a blockchain-based transaction and cryptocurrency platform. It provides Chialisp, a smart transaction programming language that unlocks the security, transparency, and ease of use of cryptocurrencies. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Beacons

Seed Round in 2021
Beacons AI Inc., a technology company, builds payment platform for influencers by using artificial intelligence (AI). The company’s platform allows influencers to make money through custom video responses for fans. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Anchorage

Series C in 2021
Anchorage is the first crypto-native Qualified Custodian for institutional investors, offering a comprehensive platform complete with trading, staking, and governance. Co-founded by security engineers from Square and Docker, Anchorage has raised $57 million in funding from such leading investors as Visa and Andreessen Horowitz, and counts as clients many of crypto’s largest and best-known funds, including Blockchain Capital, BlockTower, Polychain, and Paradigm. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Yellow Card

Seed Round in 2020
Yellow Card Financial, LLC operates an online cryptocurrency trading platform that facilitates the buying and selling of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies without the need for a bank account. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chamblee, Georgia, the company offers a range of services including over-the-counter cryptocurrency trading, payment solutions, and currency exchange. Additionally, Yellow Card provides gift cards for cryptocurrency, aiming to transform the traditional remittance market in Nigeria and other countries. The company also has physical locations in Nigeria, Tanzania, Cameroon, Kenya, and South Africa, enhancing its accessibility for customers seeking to engage in cryptocurrency transactions.

Anchorage

Series B in 2019
Anchorage is the first crypto-native Qualified Custodian for institutional investors, offering a comprehensive platform complete with trading, staking, and governance. Co-founded by security engineers from Square and Docker, Anchorage has raised $57 million in funding from such leading investors as Visa and Andreessen Horowitz, and counts as clients many of crypto’s largest and best-known funds, including Blockchain Capital, BlockTower, Polychain, and Paradigm. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Ava Labs

Series A in 2019
AVA Labs makes it simple to launch finance applications using blockchain technology–with highly scalable and efficient networks, customizable public and private blockchains, the capability to create any digital asset, and more. We are empowering people to build an open, simple, and democratic internet of finance.

Anchorage

Series A in 2019
Anchorage is the first crypto-native Qualified Custodian for institutional investors, offering a comprehensive platform complete with trading, staking, and governance. Co-founded by security engineers from Square and Docker, Anchorage has raised $57 million in funding from such leading investors as Visa and Andreessen Horowitz, and counts as clients many of crypto’s largest and best-known funds, including Blockchain Capital, BlockTower, Polychain, and Paradigm. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

MakerDAO

Venture Round in 2018
MakerDAO is a decentralized autonomous organization that operates on the Ethereum blockchain, primarily focused on creating a stable cryptocurrency known as Dai. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, the organization seeks to minimize price volatility by backing Dai with collateralized debt positions and utilizing autonomous feedback mechanisms. This stablecoin system is designed to maintain its value against a basket of international currencies, providing users with a reliable digital currency for various financial services. MakerDAO also offers MKR, a governance token that plays a role in the utility and recapitalization of the Maker system, thereby enabling participants to have a say in its operations and future development.

Chia Network

Seed Round in 2018
Chia Network Inc. develops a blockchain-based transaction and cryptocurrency platform. It provides Chialisp, a smart transaction programming language that unlocks the security, transparency, and ease of use of cryptocurrencies. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Asimov

Seed Round in 2017
Asimov, Inc. designs and develops genetically engineered therapeutics. It develops a genetic circuit’s platform for molecular manufacturing and therapeutic applications. The company develops machine-learning algorithms that bridge large-scale datasets with mechanistic models of biology. It manufactures protein biologics, viral vectors, cell, and gene therapy. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

MakerDAO

Venture Round in 2017
MakerDAO is a decentralized autonomous organization that operates on the Ethereum blockchain, primarily focused on creating a stable cryptocurrency known as Dai. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, the organization seeks to minimize price volatility by backing Dai with collateralized debt positions and utilizing autonomous feedback mechanisms. This stablecoin system is designed to maintain its value against a basket of international currencies, providing users with a reliable digital currency for various financial services. MakerDAO also offers MKR, a governance token that plays a role in the utility and recapitalization of the Maker system, thereby enabling participants to have a say in its operations and future development.

Rigetti Computing

Series B in 2017
Rigetti & Co, Inc., an integrated systems company, designs and manufactures quantum computers and the superconducting quantum processors that power them. It offers Quantum, a cloud services platform that enables its machines to be integrated into any public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. The company also provides Forest, a cloud platform to support programs that use a quantum processor and enables programmers to write quantum applications. Rigetti & Co, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Berkeley, California with an additional office in Fremont, California.

Axoni

Series A in 2016
Axoni is a New York-based technology firm focused on capital markets, specializing in distributed ledger solutions. Founded in 2013 by experts in distributed ledger technology and cryptography, Axoni serves major financial institutions and capital markets service providers. The company's offerings include the deployment of distributed ledger technology, custom smart contract development, and advanced analytics tools. Their software integrates traditional financial technologies with blockchain capabilities, providing market information and in-depth trend analysis. This comprehensive approach enables investment funders, exchange operators, and professional traders to enhance their systems for managing legal records, lifecycle events, and cash flow calculations.

Rigetti Computing

Series A in 2016
Rigetti & Co, Inc., an integrated systems company, designs and manufactures quantum computers and the superconducting quantum processors that power them. It offers Quantum, a cloud services platform that enables its machines to be integrated into any public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. The company also provides Forest, a cloud platform to support programs that use a quantum processor and enables programmers to write quantum applications. Rigetti & Co, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Berkeley, California with an additional office in Fremont, California.

Apcera

Seed Round in 2012
Apcera, Inc. operates as a cloud computing company that provides enterprises with more visibility and control over their on-premise and public cloud-based applications. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Mountain View, California. As of October 10, 2014, Apcera, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ).