Andreessen

Andreessen is a surname associated with notable figures in technology, most prominently Marc Andreessen, an American software engineer, entrepreneur, and investor who co-authored the Mosaic web browser and co-founded Netscape. The name is also tied to the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, known as a16z, which funds technology startups.

Andreessen Horowitz was founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz in Menlo Park, California. The firm finances early- and growth-stage technology companies and maintains offices in multiple cities to support its portfolio. It focuses on software, internet services, financial technology, cloud infrastructure, and related areas.

Among its notable investments are Facebook, Twitter, GitHub, Airbnb, Lyft, Pinterest, and Slack, as well as numerous other technology companies across various sectors. The firm is recognized for its comprehensive operating resources, network of industry contacts, and board participation in portfolio companies.

Marc Andreessen has served on the boards of several technology companies and has been active in technology policy and philanthropy related to science and education. The brand Andreessen Horowitz conveys both the individual’s legacy and the venture capital firm’s approach to funding and supporting startups.