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Investor profile

Ben Horowitz

Co-Founder and General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz

About

Ben Horowitz brings a rare operator-turned-investor perspective, having built and led Loudcloud/Opsware through near-failure to a $1.6B exit, which shapes his focus on helping CEOs navigate the emotionally difficult, non-formulaic challenges of company building. He's known for his distinctive emphasis on company culture as a strategic asset and his integration of storytelling, history, and philosophy into practical CEO guidance, drawing from his background in rap and narrative-building to help founders craft compelling company stories. Ben Horowitz brings a rare operator-turned-investor perspective, having built and led Loudcloud/Opsware through near-failure to a $1.6B exit, which shapes his focus on helping CEOs navigate the emotionally difficult, non-formulaic challenges of company building. He's known for his distinctive emphasis on company culture as a strategic asset and his integration of storytelling, history, and philosophy into practical CEO guidance, drawing from his background in rap and narrative-building to help founders craft compelling company stories.

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Investment focus

Stages
Seed
Series A
Series B+
Sectors
AI
Defense
BioTech
Consumer
Web3
Crypto

Investment details

Avg check size$500K - $100M
Can lead rounds
Yes
Geographies
Asia-Pacific
USA