Andreessen Horowitz renames crypto arm a16z Frontier, adds AI and robotics
The rebranded unit will keep crypto investing and policy work while backing full-stack startups and AI-agent networks, Platum reports.
Andreessen Horowitz has renamed its crypto investment arm a16z crypto to a16z Frontier, widening its mandate beyond crypto to artificial intelligence, robotics and biotech, according to Platum.
The new organization will target what it calls "full-stack" startups that combine software, hardware and services, as well as networks that connect people with AI agents. Crypto investing and policy work will continue under the new name.
a16z Frontier is led by general partner Chris Dixon together with co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz and general partners Eddie Lazard and Guy Wuollet.
The firm's Seoul office, headed by Asia-Pacific chief Park Sung-mo, will expand cooperation with Korean AI and robotics companies and startups.
Earlier bets
In earlier periods a16z backed the VR company Oculus and drone maker Skydio, and later made early crypto investments in Coinbase, Solana and Uniswap.
Quick answers
What is a16z Frontier?
It is the new name of Andreessen Horowitz's crypto investment arm, formerly called a16z crypto, which now also invests in AI, robotics and biotech.
Will a16z Frontier still invest in crypto?
Yes. The organization will continue crypto investing and policy work alongside its expanded focus.
Who leads a16z Frontier?
General partner Chris Dixon leads it with co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz and general partners Eddie Lazard and Guy Wuollet.