The DOJ is investigating a16z. What does this mean for venture capital?
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · first reported by TechCrunch
DOJ investigating Andreessen Horowitz for potential antitrust violations related to board seat conflicts: Ben Horowitz sits on Databricks board while Martin Casado sits on competing Fivetran board. Investigation has been underway ~1 year under 112-year-old antitrust statute rarely applied to VCs.
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