Marc Andreessen

Marc Andreessen is a towering figure in the venture capital landscape, best known as the co-founder and General Partner of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), one of Silicon Valley's most influential and prolific venture capital firms. Established in 2009 with co-founder Ben Horowitz, a16z quickly distinguished itself through its "software is eating the world" investment thesis and its unique operational support model, offering portfolio companies extensive resources beyond capital. Andreessen's vision has guided the firm to invest across a vast spectrum of technology sectors, including enterprise software, fintech, consumer applications, and more recently, significant forays into crypto and bio + healthcare.

Under Andreessen's leadership, a16z has grown into a multi-billion-dollar powerhouse, managing over $30 billion in assets across various funds as of early 2022. The firm's investment strategy spans all stages, from nascent seed rounds to substantial growth equity investments. While a16z participates in later-stage funding, their typical initial "first cheque" often targets seed and Series A rounds, reflecting their commitment to identifying and nurturing foundational technologies and disruptive startups from their earliest phases.

For early-stage companies, a first cheque from Andreessen Horowitz, representing Marc Andreessen's investment purview, typically ranges from $500,000 for promising seed-stage ventures to upwards of $30,000,000 for leading a robust Series A round. This broad range allows the firm to engage with innovative companies at various points in their foundational development. Andreessen's profound understanding of technology and market dynamics, stemming from his pioneering work with Netscape and Loudcloud, continues to shape a16z's strategic investments, making it a highly sought-after partner for entrepreneurs globally.