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Andreessen and Horowitz are not only two of the biggest figures in the sector, but Andreessen, in particular, went all in supporting Trump during the 2024 election.
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May 18, 2025

A16z is seizing the moment

Another week, another big Washington hire by a16z.

This time, the venture capital firm, also known as Andreessen Horowitz, brought on Ben Napier, a former top aide to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, as we scooped.

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