a16z Raises $15B for AI and Crypto, Captured 18% of 2025 VC
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has closed a $15 billion pool earmarked for AI and cryptocurrency investments, following a year in which the firm accounted for over 18% of venture funding in 2025. The announcement reiterates a16z’s stated mission to “give everybody a shot,” positioning the new capital to back startups across infrastructure, developer tools, and consumer-facing applications that blend AI and blockchain technologies.
In practical terms, the fund signals more early and growth-stage capital for teams building at the intersection of AI and crypto, which could accelerate product development and onboarding for mainstream users. The scale also raises questions about market concentration and influence over ecosystem direction, but for founders and investors it means increased access to deep pockets and network effects that could shape the next phase of Web3 and AI integration.