What a16z is actually funding (and what it’s ignoring) when it comes to AI infra
February 18, 2026
•TechCrunch_AI•Moderate impact
[key points]
Key points
•Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) raised $15 billion, with $1.7 billion allocated to AI infrastructure investments.
•Jennifer Li, a general partner at a16z, oversees investments in companies like ElevenLabs and Fal, focusing on the evolving AI infrastructure landscape.
•a16z's infrastructure team is focused on startups building tools for AI developers, covering areas like chip design and software stacks.
•Jennifer Li is skeptical about AI replacing human creativity and explores gaps and opportunities in the AI startup landscape.
•The article highlights the rising importance of voice AI and search infrastructure, while identifying the types of AI companies currently receiving funding.
Impacted Jobs
View profile →
View profile →
View profile →
View profile →
View profile →
What a16z is actually funding (and what it’s ignoring) when it comes to AI infra | Veille IA Shiftometer