a16z spends $1.49M in Washington lobbying, while rivals mostly sit out | TechCrunch

August 27, 2025

Akshit Behera

Andreessen Horowitz’s plan to push its agenda in Washington shows no sign of slowing down, with the firm reporting $1.49 million in federal lobbying so far this year, according to lobbying records filed.

Original Author: Aria Alamalhodaei | Source: TechCrunch

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