Facts (24)
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Last update: 29d ago · Avg age: 49d
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✓ Verified Findings (1)
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Pending Review
Absence of court records in searched databases does not indicate no litigation exists - a journalist should conduct deeper searches in state courts, particularly Delaware (corporate) and California (headquarters location) for any civil matters
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Raw Filing Records (18) — unsourced metadata
Pending Review
The David Sacks appointment creates a regulatory capture scenario where the official controlling crypto policy previously worked at the firm with the largest crypto portfolio, necessitating investigation of how a16z structures policy influence to avoid apparent conflicts
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
A16z's absence from federal lobbying disclosures despite holding equity positions in companies whose valuations directly depend on federal crypto and AI regulation suggests sophisticated legal structuring to avoid LDA requirements
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The David Sacks appointment as AI/Crypto Czar creates a direct regulatory conflict where a former a16z partner now controls the regulatory fate of major a16z portfolio companies including Coinbase and OpenAI
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Venture capital firms with multiple fund structures like a16z typically file coordinated SEC disclosures when crossing regulatory thresholds, restructuring entities, or updating investment adviser registrations across their various legal entities
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The absence of a16z from USASpending records is consistent with VC industry patterns where firms typically avoid direct government contracting to maintain investment flexibility and avoid regulatory complications
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
A16z's business model as a traditional venture capital firm makes direct federal contracting unlikely, but the firm maintains significant indirect exposure to government spending through defense technology portfolio companies
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
California Superior Court records would be the primary source for employment, contract, and tort disputes involving Andreessen Horowitz's Menlo Park headquarters operations
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Venture capital firms like Andreessen Horowitz typically face most litigation in Delaware Chancery Court due to Delaware incorporation, not federal courts, making state court searches essential for comprehensive litigation research
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
A16z's complex corporate structure including subsidiaries like 'a16z crypto' may compartmentalize policy activities to minimize disclosure obligations while maximizing regulatory influence
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Andreessen Horowitz's absence from federal lobbying databases despite significant crypto and AI policy exposure suggests the firm structures its political influence activities through indirect channels to avoid Lobbying Disclosure Act requirements
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The absence of federal lobbying disclosures by a16z despite significant policy interests in crypto, AI, and tech regulation indicates potential use of indirect influence channels
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
No federal government contracts (USASpending) were found, suggesting a16z operates primarily in private markets rather than as a government contractor, consistent with their venture capital business model
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Despite being a major venture capital firm with significant policy interests in tech regulation, cryptocurrency, and AI, no lobbying disclosures were found in the searched records - this may warrant further investigation into whether lobbying is conducted through affiliated entities or trade associations
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has SEC EDGAR filings, confirming their status as a registered investment adviser or fund manager subject to federal securities disclosure requirements
Date: 2026-03-19
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
No lobbying disclosures found for "Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
No corporate registrations found for "Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
No usaspending contracts found for "Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) filed filing with the SEC on 2026-03-19. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2026-03-19
Added: 06 Apr 2026
All Connections (9)
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Entity #290
investor
confirmed
Co-invested $1.1 million with Founders Fund in Tlon Corporation
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Entity #4110
investor
secondary
a16z invested in Carbyne alongside Founders Fund, per Haaretz August 2019 reporting.
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Entity #24
venture_capital_ecosystem
inferential
since 2018
Andreessen Horowitz invests heavily in AI startups that depend on Nvidia's GPU infrastructure. The firm and Nvidia are both central players in the AI technology ecosystem.
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Entity #14
investor
primary
since 2018
Andreessen Horowitz provided venture capital funding to Tlon Corporation, the company Curtis Yarvin co-founded to develop Urbit.
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Entity #119
industry peer/co-investor
inferential
since 2019
Both are major Silicon Valley venture capital firms that frequently co-invest in technology companies and compete for deals in the same sectors. Both have SEC filing obligations as registered investment advisers.
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Entity #121
Co-Investor/Competitor
inferential
since 2019
SoftBank Vision Fund and Andreessen Horowitz are both major late-stage technology investors with SEC-regulated activities. They frequently appear as co-investors or competitors in major technology funding rounds.
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Entity #132
investor
inferential
since 2022
Andreessen Horowitz is a known major investor in Shield AI, having participated in multiple funding rounds for the autonomous drone and AI defense company. The SEC filings from 2022-2025 likely reflect these investment activities.
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Entity #13
investor
confirmed
Led multiple funding rounds for Anduril
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Entity #32223
funder
primary
Connection documented in FINDING-2026-009
Sources (7)
2026
AI ANALYSIS
government_disclosure
Processed
2026
UNVERIFIED Research: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) — Parliamentary records (no results)
parliamentary_record
Processed
2026
UNVERIFIED Research: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) — Court records (no results)
court_document
Processed
2026
UNVERIFIED Research: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) — Lobbying disclosures (no results)
government_disclosure
Processed
2026
UNVERIFIED Research: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) — Corporate registrations (no results)
government_disclosure
Processed
2026
UNVERIFIED Research: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) — USASpending contracts (no results)
contract
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