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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.

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Seema Amble

Partner

Matt Bornstein

Partner

Katherine Boyle

General Partner

Connie Chan

General Partner

Frank Chen

Partner

Ben Horowitz

General Partner

Alex Immerman

Partner

Jeffrey Jordan

General Partner

Amy Kalokerinos

Partner

Scott Kupor

Managing Partner

Peter Lauten

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

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

Gabriel Vasquez

Partner

Sarah Wang

General Partner

Guy Wuollet

Partner

Julie Yoo

General Partner

Past deals in eSports

One More Game

Series A in 2022
One More Game is an online game company.

Overwolf

Series D in 2021
Overwolf Ltd., founded in 2010 and based in Tel-Aviv, Israel, offers a software platform that enhances the gaming experience by integrating social media tools. Its mission focuses on providing value to gamers across various titles by empowering third-party developers to create innovative features. By collaborating with a diverse range of partners, including Intel, NVIDIA, and Riot Games, Overwolf supports developers in improving gameplay and enriching player interactions. The company aims to facilitate connections among gamers while enabling developers to unlock new functionalities that benefit both players and game publishers.

Mountaintop Studios

Series A in 2021
Mountaintop Studios is a game studio creating multiplayer games for players who crave a challenge.

Lowkey

Series A in 2021
Lowkey enables players to automatically save their best gaming moments as video clips and share them effortlessly with friends & communities. Gamers of all types, from casual friends playing 'Among Us' together, to the top pros in esports like League of Legends and VALORANT, use Lowkey to capture plays or full games and share them Snapchat-style.

Caffeine

Series D in 2020
Caffeine Inc. operates a live social broadcasting and streaming platform that focuses on gaming and entertainment. Founded in 2016 and based in Redwood City, California, Caffeine allows users to create and broadcast interactive content, including esports and various forms of entertainment. The platform emphasizes real-time engagement, enabling viewers to watch, chat, and share experiences without delays. Caffeine collaborates with major partners like FOX Sports, ESPN, and Riot Games to offer diverse content that appeals to a wide audience. Additionally, the company maintains a zero-tolerance policy against bullying, hate speech, and racism, fostering a positive environment for its users. Through its platform, Caffeine aims to simplify the creation and distribution of live content while enabling users to monetize their streams and engage with a community of fans across culture, sports, and music.

Sleeper

Series B in 2020
Sleeper is a sports platform intended for fantasy leagues and eSports. The platform connects fans and people to create a community and friendship that enable users to enjoy a sporting event in a communal way that creates lasting memories.

Caffeine

Corporate Round in 2018
Caffeine Inc. operates a live social broadcasting and streaming platform that focuses on gaming and entertainment. Founded in 2016 and based in Redwood City, California, Caffeine allows users to create and broadcast interactive content, including esports and various forms of entertainment. The platform emphasizes real-time engagement, enabling viewers to watch, chat, and share experiences without delays. Caffeine collaborates with major partners like FOX Sports, ESPN, and Riot Games to offer diverse content that appeals to a wide audience. Additionally, the company maintains a zero-tolerance policy against bullying, hate speech, and racism, fostering a positive environment for its users. Through its platform, Caffeine aims to simplify the creation and distribution of live content while enabling users to monetize their streams and engage with a community of fans across culture, sports, and music.

Rival

Series B in 2018
Rival, Inc. is a technology company based in Playa Vista, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing software for live events, focusing on managing ticket sales, customer relationships, and security. The company aims to enhance the experience for teams, venues, artists, and fans by leveraging advanced technologies to address longstanding challenges in the industry. Rival is supported by a diverse team of engineers, product managers, and designers, as well as backing from prominent venture capital, sports teams, and venue owners worldwide. Their mission is to inspire and engage fans through innovative solutions for live event management.

Caffeine

Series C in 2018
Caffeine Inc. operates a live social broadcasting and streaming platform that focuses on gaming and entertainment. Founded in 2016 and based in Redwood City, California, Caffeine allows users to create and broadcast interactive content, including esports and various forms of entertainment. The platform emphasizes real-time engagement, enabling viewers to watch, chat, and share experiences without delays. Caffeine collaborates with major partners like FOX Sports, ESPN, and Riot Games to offer diverse content that appeals to a wide audience. Additionally, the company maintains a zero-tolerance policy against bullying, hate speech, and racism, fostering a positive environment for its users. Through its platform, Caffeine aims to simplify the creation and distribution of live content while enabling users to monetize their streams and engage with a community of fans across culture, sports, and music.

Rival

Series A in 2017
Rival, Inc. is a technology company based in Playa Vista, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing software for live events, focusing on managing ticket sales, customer relationships, and security. The company aims to enhance the experience for teams, venues, artists, and fans by leveraging advanced technologies to address longstanding challenges in the industry. Rival is supported by a diverse team of engineers, product managers, and designers, as well as backing from prominent venture capital, sports teams, and venue owners worldwide. Their mission is to inspire and engage fans through innovative solutions for live event management.

Artillery

Venture Round in 2012
Artillery is a team of passionate gamers that is turning the modern web browser into a gaming console using HTML5 technology. Artillery's team is comprised of a brain trust of former Google and Facebook engineers focused on solving seemingly impossible game development hurdles and includes long-standing and high ranking gaming and eSports community members. It was founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California.