a16z creates a $1.1B ‘Machine Age’ fund to ‘accelerate the physical buildout of AI’ TechCrunch By: Sean O'Kane 28 August 2026 at 16:24 The firm, known for its focus on software, is going to start throwing more money at the hardware behind AI.
Will the DOJ’s investigation into a16z spook other VCs? TechCrunch By: Anthony Ha 22 August 2026 at 23:24 On the latest episode of Equity, we wonder why the DOJ is investigating startup board seats.
For a16z, AI gives foreign founders an advantage TechCrunch By: Anna Heim 20 August 2026 at 16:00 a16z’s Borderless Founder network initiative supports immigrant and international founders. "Having one foot in your home country, and one foot in Silicon Valley" is an advantage, the firm believes.