Founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, a16z invests in a wide range of technology sectors including consumer, enterprise, bio/healthcare, crypto, fintech, and games. The firm is led by general partners with extensive experience in the technology industry, and it aims to connect entrepreneurs with experts and resources to help their businesses grow. a16z has built a network of technical and executive talent, media and marketing resources, Fortune 500 companies, and other technology decision makers. They focus on investing in software and technology companies that are shaping the future.