Portfolio Companies
4Pryzm
Pryzm secures $12.2 million in seed funding round
Kaizen
Kaizen raised $21M to rebuild government's digital front door, modernizing citizen-facing services.
Longeye
Longeye raises $5M in funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz
Infinite Machine
Infinite Machine raised $9M in a16z-led funding round to scale scooter adoption in the US market.
Recent Articles
19"No Man Left Behind": American Technology Ships with Our Values - Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz argues that American technology carries American values, emphasizing the importance of ensuring no one is left behind as technology spreads globally.
5/11/2026
At a DC Defense-Tech Conference, No Hegseth—and “Epic Fury” - Vanity Fair
A Washington DC defense technology conference proceeded without Pentagon chief Hegseth, reportedly sparking significant anger among attendees and organizers over his absence.
3/3/2026
Pryzm Secures $12.2 Million in Seed Round - The SaaS News
Pryzm has raised $12.2 million in a seed funding round, marking a significant milestone for the SaaS company as it looks to expand its data observability and governance platform.
12/15/2025
Romanian-Led AI Startup Raises $12M from Andreessen Horowitz - The Romania Journal
A Romanian-led AI startup has successfully raised $12 million in funding from prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, marking a significant milestone for Romania's growing tech ecosystem.
12/12/2025
Kaizen Raises $21 Million to Re-Build Government’s Digital Front Door - citybiz
Kaizen has successfully raised $21 million in funding aimed at rebuilding and improving the digital interface between governments and citizens, enhancing public sector online services.
10/30/2025
Longeye Raises $5M in Funding Round Led by Andreessen Horowitz - citybiz
Longeye has secured $5 million in a funding round led by prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, marking a significant investment milestone for the company.
10/2/2025
Longeye Raises $5 Million Seed Round - The SaaS News
Longeye has successfully raised $5 million in a seed funding round, marking a significant milestone for the SaaS company as it looks to expand its operations and grow its platform.
10/1/2025
Opinion | Want to bring back American manufacturing? Start here. - The Washington Post
A Washington Post opinion piece argues for a concrete starting point to revive American manufacturing, offering a strategic perspective on restoring domestic industrial production.
9/23/2025
California Forever’s statement on bringing shipbuilding back to Solano County - California Forever
California Forever issued a statement regarding efforts to revive shipbuilding industry in Solano County, signaling potential economic development and job creation in the region.
3/28/2025
JD Vance has a message for Silicon Valley: The Trump administration is ‘working with you’ - Fortune
VP JD Vance signaled the Trump administration's cooperative stance toward Silicon Valley, emphasizing a partnership approach with the tech industry rather than an adversarial relationship.
3/20/2025
JD Vance Tells Room of Tech Leaders That ‘Our Great American Industrial Comeback' Is Near - inc.com
VP JD Vance addressed tech leaders, expressing optimism about a major American industrial revival, signaling the administration's focus on reinvigorating domestic manufacturing and technology sectors.
3/18/2025
JD Vance Maps Out a Future for the Tech and MAGA Right - Politico
JD Vance outlines a vision bridging the tech industry and the MAGA movement, positioning himself as a key figure connecting Silicon Valley interests with Trump's political base.
3/18/2025
J. D. Vance claims freeing AI from regulation is good for American workers and tech innovators - TechCrunch
VP J.D. Vance argues that deregulating AI will benefit American workers and tech innovators, positioning the U.S. to lead global AI development by reducing government oversight.
3/18/2025
Daniel Penny hired by Silicon Valley venture capital firm - National News Desk
Daniel Penny, acquitted in the 2023 New York subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely, has been hired by a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, marking a notable career development following his high-profile trial.
2/5/2025
Infinite Machine raises $9M a16z-led round to convince Americans to buy scooters - TechCrunch
Infinite Machine has raised $9M in a funding round led by a16z to promote scooter ownership among Americans, aiming to shift consumer interest toward electric two-wheeled vehicles.
10/29/2024
As War Rages in Ukraine and Gaza, Venture Capitalists See a Boon in Defense Startups - inc.com
With ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, venture capitalists are increasingly investing in defense startups, viewing the wars as an opportunity to fund innovative military technology companies.
2/22/2024
Pursuing ‘American Dynamism,’ Andreessen Horowitz Ups Its Game in DC - Bloomberg.com
Andreessen Horowitz is expanding its Washington DC presence under its 'American Dynamism' strategy, increasing political engagement to support tech and defense-related investments.
2/20/2024
Israel perfectly positioned to spearhead a defense tech renaissance - CTech
Israel is well-positioned to lead a global defense technology renaissance, leveraging its advanced military innovation, cybersecurity expertise, and strong startup ecosystem to meet growing international defense demands.
12/14/2023
American Dynamo: An ‘Iconic’ Andreessen Horowitz Investor Is Turning Heads in Defense Tech - The Information
A prominent investor from Andreessen Horowitz is making waves in the defense technology sector, drawing significant attention with a new venture called American Dynamo.
8/11/2023
Investment Signals
5Geopolitical tensions and active conflicts are creating increased demand and investment momentum in the defense technology sector.
VCs are identifying defense startups as a growing investment opportunity driven by geopolitical conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
VCs are backing solutions to modernize legacy government digital infrastructure and improve citizen experience.
Kaizen raised $21M to modernize government digital services and citizen-facing platforms.
A16Z expresses strong conviction that American technology companies should embed values-based principles in their products and operations, suggesting this is becoming a competitive differentiator and investment thesis.