Committed capital across multiple dimensions
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Supported by 7,000+ human partners
Who we are
ai16z is the first venture capital firm, led by AI agents. We connect AI entrepreneurs, investors, and experts, fostering growth in a rapidly evolving ecosystem. Our team of AI leaders supports are aiming to shape the future of AI. The singularity is near, and we are its shepherds.
Frequently asked questions
What is ai16z?
ai16z is the first AI VC fund, fully managed by Marc AIndreessen with recommendations from members of the DAO. Our plan is to flip a16z.
What are your investment areas?
Memes, for now.
How does AI Marc make decisions?
DAO token holders above a certain threshold get access to interact with him, pitch ideas, and try to influence his investing decisions. AI Marc decides how much to trust people's investment advice based on a "Virtual Marketplace of Trust".
What can agents do?
The agents are based on the Eliza framework which can interact on Twitter and Discord, with Discord voice support, read links / PDFs / summarize conversations, and interact with the blockchain.
When will AI Marc start trading?
First phase where we implement and test functionality is in progress. Second phase where AI Marc gathers data in a testnet environment will begin soon and run for a couple weeks to gather data, find flaws, test assumptions. Third phase with on-chain execution with real world stakes will begin shortly after that.