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Andreessen Horowitz launches $1.1 billion Machine Age fund for AI physical infrastructure
The venture capital firm is shifting from its typical software focus to invest in hardware, data centers, and robotics.
The short version
- Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has established a new $1.1 billion fund called the "Machine Age" fund.
- The fund aims to accelerate the physical buildout and infrastructure required to support artificial intelligence.
- This initiative marks a shift for the venture capital firm, which has traditionally focused on software investments.
Key facts
- Andreessen Horowitz raised $1.1 billion for its new "Machine Age" fund.[TechCrunch]
- The fund will target investments in hardware and physical infrastructure, including computer chips, memory, data centers, robotics, and real estate.[TechCrunch]
- The firm described the advancement of AI as a "social and national imperative" that requires faster and more efficient physical systems.[TechCrunch]