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Macro, Cultural Leadership Fund Announce Epigraph Creator Fellows - MSN

Macro and the Cultural Leadership Fund have jointly announced the selected fellows for the Epigraph Creator Fellows program, supporting emerging creative talent.

5/5/2026

Macro and A16Z Cultural Leadership Fund Launch Fellowship With Inaugural Class of Seven Storytellers - Yahoo News UK

Macro and A16Z Cultural Leadership Fund have jointly launched a new fellowship program, welcoming an inaugural class of seven storytellers to support diverse creative talent in the entertainment industry.

4/28/2026

Macro and a16z’s Cultural Leadership Fund Announce Inaugural Class for the Epigraph Creator Fellowship - Variety

Macro and a16z's Cultural Leadership Fund have announced the inaugural class of the Epigraph Creator Fellowship, a program supporting emerging creative talent.

4/28/2026

Fifteen Percent Pledge, Victoria’s Secret Launch Virtual Accelerator Program To Fund And Provide Resources To BIPOC Founders - afrotech.com

Fifteen Percent Pledge and Victoria's Secret have partnered to launch a virtual accelerator program aimed at funding and providing resources to BIPOC founders, supporting diverse entrepreneurs.

2/10/2026

How Andreessen Horowitz's Cultural Leadership Fund Created A 'Win-Win' For Patrick Mahomes And Live Shopping Marketplace Whatnot - afrotech.com

Andreessen Horowitz's Cultural Leadership Fund facilitated a partnership between NFL star Patrick Mahomes and live shopping marketplace Whatnot, creating mutual benefits for both parties through strategic investment.

3/19/2025

Andreessen Horowitz's Cultural Leadership Fund Welcomes New Partners For Expansion Of Black Generational Wealth Through Tech - afrotech.com

Andreessen Horowitz's Cultural Leadership Fund is expanding by welcoming new partners aimed at growing Black generational wealth through technology investments and opportunities.

5/15/2023

NBPA’s 2022 Players Accelerator startup incubator takes ‘training camp’ to Las Vegas - SportsPro

The NBPA's 2022 Players Accelerator program held its startup incubator 'training camp' in Las Vegas, bringing together NBA players and emerging businesses to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.

6/6/2022

Party Round Raises $7M in Funding - FinSMEs

Party Round has successfully raised $7 million in funding. The company continues to grow its platform aimed at simplifying the startup fundraising process for founders and investors alike.

11/21/2021

7-Month-Startup Party Round Raises $7 Million From Andreessen Horowitz - Business Insider

Party Round, a startup only 7 months old, has successfully raised $7 million in funding from prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, marking a notable early-stage investment.

11/19/2021

Andreessen Horowitz invested in the hot startup Party Round through a new fund backed solely by Black investors - Business Insider

Andreessen Horowitz has invested in startup Party Round via a new fund exclusively backed by Black investors, highlighting efforts to promote diversity in venture capital funding.

11/19/2021

Silicon Valley is going crazy for Clubhouse, a social media app with 1,500 users that's already worth $100 million - CNBC

Clubhouse, an invite-only audio social media app, has taken Silicon Valley by storm despite having only 1,500 users. The app is already valued at $100 million, reflecting enormous investor excitement in the tech community.

5/20/2020

Black History’s Impact on Entrepreneurship - Andreessen Horowitz

This article from Andreessen Horowitz explores how Black history has shaped entrepreneurship, highlighting the resilience, innovation, and contributions of Black founders and business leaders throughout history.

2/27/2020

Sandbox VR Raises Additional $11M in Funding - FinSMEs

Sandbox VR has secured an additional $11 million in funding, boosting its total capital raised. The company offers immersive location-based VR experiences and continues to expand its presence globally.

10/23/2019

Sandbox VR Raises $11M Investment from Will Smith, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry & More - Road to VR

Sandbox VR has secured $11 million in funding from celebrity investors including Will Smith, Justin Timberlake, and Katy Perry, highlighting growing interest in location-based VR entertainment.

10/23/2019

Sandbox VR raises millions more in celebrity party round - TechCrunch

Sandbox VR has secured additional millions in funding through a celebrity-backed investment round, signaling continued investor confidence in the immersive VR entertainment company.

10/22/2019

Sandbox VR Grows With Strategic Investors Including Will Smith And Katy Perry - UploadVR

Sandbox VR, a location-based VR entertainment company, has secured investment from celebrities including Will Smith and Katy Perry, signaling continued growth in the immersive entertainment sector.

10/21/2019

A VC Fund Backed By Kevin Durant And Diddy Will Donate Its Profits To 11 Charities Improving Diversity In Tech - Forbes

A venture capital fund backed by NBA star Kevin Durant and music mogul Diddy plans to donate its profits to 11 charities focused on improving diversity and inclusion within the technology industry.

10/11/2019

CryptoKitties creator Dapper Labs raises $19 million CAD - BetaKit

Dapper Labs, the company behind the popular blockchain game CryptoKitties, has successfully raised $19 million CAD in funding, signaling continued investor interest in blockchain-based gaming and NFT projects.

11/2/2018

Introducing the Cultural Leadership Fund - Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz introduces the Cultural Leadership Fund, an initiative connecting influential cultural leaders and artists with the tech and startup ecosystem to bridge culture and innovation.

8/22/2018

Investment Signals

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InvestmentConsumerGrowth85%

Sandbox VR raised millions in a new funding round with celebrity participation, indicating continued investor confidence in location-based VR entertainment.

Source: Sandbox VR raises millions more in celebrity party round - TechCrunch
InvestmentFintech85%

Andreessen Horowitz invested in Party Round, a fintech startup, through a fund dedicated to Black investors, signaling conviction in both the company and inclusive venture capital models.

Source: Andreessen Horowitz invested in the hot startup Party Round through a new fund backed solely by Black investors - Business Insider
InvestmentConsumer60%

a16z's Cultural Leadership Fund is launching the Epigraph Creator Fellowship, indicating investment interest in creator economy and cultural content platforms.

Source: Macro and a16z’s Cultural Leadership Fund Announce Inaugural Class for the Epigraph Creator Fellowship - Variety
ThesisWeb385%

Investment in Dapper Labs signals VC interest in NFT-based games and decentralized applications as a viable market segment.

Source: CryptoKitties creator Dapper Labs raises $19 million CAD - BetaKit
InvestmentWeb395%

Dapper Labs, creator of CryptoKitties, raised $19 million CAD in funding, indicating investor confidence in NFT and blockchain gaming platforms.

Source: CryptoKitties creator Dapper Labs raises $19 million CAD - BetaKit
InvestmentConsumer95%

Sandbox VR raised $11M in funding from celebrity investors including Will Smith, Justin Timberlake, and Katy Perry, indicating investor confidence in immersive VR entertainment.

Source: Sandbox VR Raises $11M Investment from Will Smith, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry & More - Road to VR
InvestmentConsumerGrowth85%

Sandbox VR secured strategic investment from celebrity investors Will Smith and Katy Perry, indicating growing VR entertainment market validation and celebrity backing.

Source: Sandbox VR Grows With Strategic Investors Including Will Smith And Katy Perry - UploadVR
InvestmentConsumerSeed85%

Andreessen Horowitz led a $7 million funding round for a 7-month-old startup called Party Round, indicating early-stage investment in consumer-focused ventures.

Source: 7-Month-Startup Party Round Raises $7 Million From Andreessen Horowitz - Business Insider

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