Chris Dixon says a16z crypto expands into frontier startups as a16z Frontier

The story so far: a16z Crypto rebrands as a16z Frontier

a16z Crypto is becoming a16z Frontier, extending its investing from crypto startups to frontier technology such as AI and autonomous machines. Chris Dixon said the fund will keep backing crypto and pushing for sensible regulation; The Information reported general partner Ali Yahya is leaving to start a company.

1. 22 Oct 202616:21 UTC

   a16z Crypto renamed a16z Frontier as scope widens beyond crypto

   Chris Dixon, a16z co-founder and crypto head, said a16z Crypto is becoming a16z Frontier, extending its investing from crypto startups to frontier technology, including AI, autonomous machines and new agent networks. He said the fund will keep backing crypto and push for sensible regulation, and will be led by Dixon, Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, Eddy Lazzarin and Guy Wuollet.

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2. 23 Oct 202600:52 UTC

   Imran Khan says a16z's crypto experience can carry over to frontier tech

   Alliance co-founder Imran Khan says a16z's crypto experience can transfer to frontier technology, crediting Chris Dixon's 2013 Coinbase investment and Marc Andreessen's 2014 Bitcoin essay with validating the sector and drawing him into Bitcoin.

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3. 23 Oct 202602:26 UTC

   Chris Dixon says a16z crypto expands into frontier startups as a16z Frontier

   Chris Dixon says a16z crypto is widening its new fund's remit from crypto startups to frontier startups and renaming itself a16z Frontier, while continuing to invest in crypto and advocate sound regulation. The Information reported that general partner Ali Yahya is leaving to start a company.

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