The a16z Show · Friday, July 3, 2026
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is significantly expanding its international operations, moving beyond its traditional Menlo Park base. This global ambition is driven by the belief that America must lead technologically and that this leadership is best preserved by bringing international partners into this mission. The firm aims to facilitate global adoption and innovation of US technology.
“We are here to talk international today. Lots of things going on at the firm. For a firm that used to historically be all centered in Menlo Park and we didn't even want to open up a San Francisco office. This is a big change for us.”
“So, Ben, why don't you take us through this announcement around our global ambition and how all the pieces between global affairs, international go-to-market, LP relations on the global partnership level, kind of fit in together.”
“Yeah, well, it really kind of starts with America, interestingly. And it's kind of been our belief, our strong belief that drop a person into any country in the world and they don't have the culture and they don't have money and capital resources yet and they just have an idea of how to make the world a better place, their best shot is in America.”