a16z raises $1.1B Machine Age fund to invest in chips, robots, and AI hardware
KateClarkTweets · x · 2026-08-28
Exclusive report by WSJ reveals that Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has raised a $1.1 billion "Machine Age" fund. The capital is dedicated to investing in chips, robotics, and other hardware sectors to address intensifying bottlenecks in AI infrastructure. The firm previously backed SpaceX and Anduril.
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