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Andreessen Horowitz leads $80 million bet on startup seeking to tame AI with copyright

The creators of the Story blockchain say the service offers a better intellectual property regime for the digital era.

Fortune · Aug 21, 2024

An Operational Look at the Deal: COO Maria Katsan on the Allset Acquisition

In June 2024, SoundHound AI — a publicly traded company on NASDAQ — announced the acquisition of Allset, a restaurant pre-ordering platform. Allset brought with it technology, a seasoned team, and a portfolio of 7,000 partner restaurants, including Joe & The Juice and Charley's Cheesesteaks. For SoundHound, it was a…

inkl · Aug 15, 2024

The VCs for Kamala Zoom fundraiser highlights just how quickly this election has shifted

The “VCs for Kamala” Zoom fundraiser, which had as many as 600 people move through, ultimately racked up $150,000 for Kamala Harris. In some sense, it felt like a microcosm for just how much has changed.

Fortune · Aug 9, 2024

Andreessen Horowitz plans to launch a private equity fund, documents show

The new fund will likely be for clients of a16z’s new wealth management division.

Fortune · Jun 24, 2024

Kickstarter shakes up leadership team, terminating senior employees and promoting execs, as it tries to rebrand itself

The restructuring is the latest attempt by the once-buzzy startup to restore its relevance.

Fortune · Jun 14, 2024

'AI Town': A Simulation Game with a Mind of Its Own

AI Town lets users interact with AI-powered characters in a virtual world, showcasing potential future applications of AI.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30, 2024

Forget OpenAI, Here's the New AI Start-Up Set to Boost Microsoft Stock

The "AI effect" can already be seen in Microsoft's financials - and now, the tech giant is expanding its AI bets beyond OpenAI to a French start-up that has also landed investments from the likes of Nvidia, Salesforce, and Andreessen Horowitz.

Barchart · Mar 15, 2024

The untold story of Kickstarter’s crypto Hail Mary—and the secret $100 million a16z-led investment to save its fading brand

Inside the once-hot startup’s struggle to regain relevance despite a massive check from the crypto arm of venture giant Andreessen Horowitz.

Fortune · Mar 11, 2024

Coinbase, Andreessen Horowitz, Circle among heavyweight donors committing $78 million to new crypto PAC

The PAC has already deployed almost $300,000 for its chosen congressional candidates, with Rep. Patrick McHenry netting the most cash so far.

Fortune · Dec 18, 2023

A surprising number of lobbyists are pulling strings for Silicon Valley

An interesting, but little-known compliance requirement makes private equity and VC firm employees register as lobbyists.

Fortune · Dec 5, 2023