a16z Becomes the Largest Donor in This Year’s U.S. Midterm Elections, with Over $115 Million in Disclosed Federal Contributions

According to The New York Times, venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and its co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz collectively disclosed over $115 million in federal political contributions during this midterm election cycle—surpassing George Soros ($102.9 million), Elon Musk ($85 million), and Jeff Yass ($81.8 million)—making them the largest known political donor in this election cycle. Compared to their approximately $63 million in contributions during the 2024 election cycle, this cycle’s total marks a substantial increase. Notably, on November 6, 2024—the day after Election Day—a16z contributed over $23 million to a major cryptocurrency industry super PAC, underscoring its political engagement as part of a clear, long-term strategic agenda.