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Andreessen Horowitz appears in 15 stories we have published between September 2026 and November 2026, mostly in our Business and Funding coverage. It is most often reported alongside OpenAI, Anthropic and Google.
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Dropbox buys Tigris Data for $350M in biggest deal ever
Dropbox is acquiring Tigris Data for $350 million, the biggest purchase in its history. The deal, set to close in late 2026, will fuel DBX Agent Cloud, a new multi-cloud storage service for AI workloads. Tigris, founded by former Uber engineers, has grown eightfold every year since its 2021 launch and raised $25 million last year.
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Dropbox buys Tigris Data for $350M in biggest deal ever
Dropbox acquires Tigris Data for $350 million, its largest deal ever, to launch DBX Agent Cloud, a multi-cloud storage service for AI workloads.

Phaze raises $8.75M to let AI and humans share high-performance workstations
Phaze secures $8.75M in seed funding to let AI agents and employees share remote workstations, reducing hardware waste. Led by Andreessen Horowitz.

Tesla renames Full Self-Driving to Tesla Assisted Driving in UK and Europe
Tesla agrees to rebrand Full Self-Driving as Tesla Assisted Driving in the UK and Europe after Germany’s transport ministry raises concerns over misleading…

Syncere raises $11m pre-seed for Lume robot lamp led by a16z Speedrun
Palo Alto startup Syncere raises $11 million in pre-seed funding to scale its Lume robot lamp, blending home automation with consumer electronics.

OpenAI reduces funding target to $20 billion at $1.25 trillion valuation
OpenAI lowers its latest funding round target by $10 billion to $20 billion, valuing the company at $1.25 trillion.

Ex-Palantir executives raise $17 million for AI-powered construction startup Dream
Dream, founded by ex-Palantir executives, secures $17 million in seed funding to advance AI-driven building design and construction for the AEC industry.

Guidewire acquires Hyperexponential for $1.7 billion in cash
Guidewire acquires UK-based AI underwriting startup Hyperexponential for $1.7 billion, with an additional $400M tied to revenue targets.

Andreessen Horowitz rebrands a16z Crypto as a16z Frontier, expands focus beyond blockchain
Andreessen Horowitz renames its digital asset unit a16z Frontier, signaling a broader focus on emerging technologies like AI and robotics while retaining…

Pluto Security Raises $42M to Secure Enterprise AI Workspaces
Pluto Security has raised $42 million to help enterprises secure AI tools and workflows. Learn how the startup is addressing AI workspace security risks.

Vesta raises $30M to scale AI agents for mortgage lending
Vesta secures $30M in Series B funding to expand AI-driven mortgage origination. Revenue grows 12x, but compliance risks under EU AI Act could impact adoption.

Ghost raises $11M to launch Core, a $3,499 AI-focused PC
Ghost, a startup led by a 19-year-old founder, secures $11 million in seed funding to launch Core, a $3,499 personal computer designed for local AI processing…
Armadin raises $255.5M in Series B for AI-driven cybersecurity at $2.5B valuation
Armadin Inc. secures $255.5 million in Series B funding to advance AI-powered cybersecurity using agent swarms. Valuation exceeds $2.5 billion.

Consumer AI’s harsh economics force pivot to enterprise as Threads revives Black Twitter
Consumer AI products like Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s Dots are popular but face harsh economics. Meanwhile, Threads is becoming the new hub for Black Twitter’s cultural influence.

Silicon Valley’s transhumanist vision: AI, risks, and the battle for the future
Silicon Valley’s tech leaders advocate for AI replacing humanity, while Anthropic warns of existential risks in its IPO. SNL mocks the industry’s contradictions.

Andreessen Horowitz Launches $42M Academy for Teen Founders
Andreessen Horowitz launches The Horowitz Andreessen Academy, a for-profit alternative to college for teens. Backed by $42M, the program starts in 2027 with tech industry support.
