Tuesday, 26 August, 2025
a16z Spends $1.49M on Washington Lobbying to Outpace VC Rivals
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has spent $1.49 million on federal lobbying so far in 2025—surpassing its own industry trade group, the NVCA, which is at $1.40 million. The surge continues from its $1.8 million in 2024 and $950,000 in 2023. Unlike a16z, most major VC firms report minimal lobbying: Sequoia at just $120,000 year-to-date and General Catalyst at $500,000. Efforts are focused on AI, crypto, defense, and national security policy.
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