Portfolio Companies
4Party Round
Party Round raised $7M in funding to serve FinSMEs (financial small and medium enterprises).
Clubhouse
Social media audio app raising capital at $100M valuation with 1,500 users
Sandbox VR
Sandbox VR raises $11M from celebrity investors including Will Smith, Justin Timberlake, and Katy Perry.
Dapper Labs
Dapper Labs, creator of CryptoKitties, raises $19 million CAD in funding round.
Recent Articles
19Macro, 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
8Sandbox VR raised millions in a new funding round with celebrity participation, indicating continued investor confidence in location-based VR entertainment.
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.
a16z's Cultural Leadership Fund is launching the Epigraph Creator Fellowship, indicating investment interest in creator economy and cultural content platforms.
Investment in Dapper Labs signals VC interest in NFT-based games and decentralized applications as a viable market segment.
Dapper Labs, creator of CryptoKitties, raised $19 million CAD in funding, indicating investor confidence in NFT and blockchain gaming platforms.
Sandbox VR raised $11M in funding from celebrity investors including Will Smith, Justin Timberlake, and Katy Perry, indicating investor confidence in immersive VR entertainment.
Sandbox VR secured strategic investment from celebrity investors Will Smith and Katy Perry, indicating growing VR entertainment market validation and celebrity backing.
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.