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Andreessen Horowitz (Seed)

Tier 1 VC · Seed · Series A · Series B
B+

Good (B+) — Capital Conduct Grade

a16z popularized the operator-VC model from 2009 onward — partners are former operators (Andreessen, Horowitz, et al.). Strong on category creation and PR amplification; term-sheet clarity mid-tier vs. Benchmark/First Round. a16z's broader institutional positioning (50+ partners, multi-fund structure) produces variable founder experience by partner-pairing.

85
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Term Sheet Honesty
B
Founder-Friendliness
B+
Follow-On Discipline
A-
Exit Support
B+
Network Quality
A
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz
  • Operator-VC model
  • Multi-fund expansion (Crypto, Bio, American Dynamism)
  • 50+ partners

/ Best for

Companies in a16z's thematic verticals (crypto, bio, AI, defense) seeking category-defining PR amplification.

/ Watch out for

Founder experience varies significantly by partner. Verify your specific partner's reputation on board behavior and follow-on discipline.