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a16z to open its 1st int'l office in London led by Sriram Krishnan
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2y ago
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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a prominent US venture capital firm known for its investments in cryptocurrency, announced its plans to establish its inaugural international office in London. The office, which is scheduled to open later this year, will be headed by one of the firm's general partners, Sriram Krishnan. Its primary focus will be collaborating with UK universities, aiding in the advancement of blockchain technologies, and providing support to blockchain startups.
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Andreessen Horowitz partner Sriram Krishnan to leave firm
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8m ago
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Sriram Krishnan, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), is leaving the venture capital firm after four years. He plans to start a new venture, but the specific details have yet to be revealed. Krishnan praised a16z and its founders, Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, for creating a successful venture capital firm and an important American institution. There are rumors that Krishnan may join Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Prior to a16z, he held leadership positions at X, Meta, and Snap, and started his career at Microsoft. Andreessen Horowitz is known for its investments in major tech companies like Facebook, Airbnb, Instagram, and Okta.
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Trump has found great talent: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu applauds Sriram Krishnan's appointment
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7m ago
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Sriram Krishnan has been appointed as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. The CEO of Zoho Corporation, Sridhar Vembu, has applauded this appointment, noting Krishnan's talent and experience in leading product and engineering teams at tech firms like X, Meta, and Snap. President-elect Donald Trump announced that Krishnan will work closely with David Sacks, the newly appointed White House AI and Crypto Czar, to shape and coordinate AI policies across the US government. Krishnan had previously worked at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz for four years.
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Wanted to hire him in 2004: Zoho CEO as Sriram Krishnan's named White House's AI advisor
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7m ago
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Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu congratulated Indian-American businessman Sriram Krishnan on being named the White House's Senior Policy Advisor on AI. Adding that he came across Sriram's blog in 2004, he said, "I was so impressed I wanted to recruit him but Microsoft already had recruited him." "Thank you Sridhar. You've been an inspiration to [Aarthi Ramamurthy] and me," Sriram replied.
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Multi-family office Entrust set to add alternative assets to push AUM growth
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4m ago
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Entrust Family Office, led by Rajmohan Krishnan, plans to expand its offerings by venturing into alternative assets to boost its assets under management (AUM). Based in Bengaluru, the multi-family office currently serves approximately 75 families. By diversifying into alternative investments, Entrust aims to enhance its portfolio and grow its market presence, reflecting a strategic move to broaden services for its clients and increase its AUM.
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Donald Trump appoints top tech advisers; signals shift with pro-crypto stance
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7m ago
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President-elect Donald Trump has made several appointments related to the field of technology. Bo Hines has been announced as the executive director of the Crypto Council, also known as the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, chaired by David Sacks. Sriram Krishnan, an entrepreneur and former Microsoft employee, has been appointed as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). Trump has also appointed Michael Kratsios and Lynne Parker to key roles in the field of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. These appointments indicate Trump's support for technology and crypto, despite previously criticizing it.
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Silicon Valley now deeply enmeshed in all things Trump: Indian American venture capitalist
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7m ago
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Silicon Valley has become intricately involved with the Trump administration, as top minds are being recruited, according to Indian American venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani. President-elect Trump has appointed key Silicon Valley figures like David Sacks and Sriram Krishnan to significant roles. Motwani, an early Trump supporter, is a prominent investor in Indian startups. Her Motwani Jadeja Foundation is highlighting India's startup ecosystem at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show, featuring ten innovative Indian companies.
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Affiniti, LMArena, and Catena Labs Secure Funding for AI and Fintech Innovations | DeepNewz VC
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2m ago
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Affiniti LM Arena and Catena Labs have successfully secured funding to drive innovations in AI and fintech. The funding round was led by a16z and the University of California, with support from additional backers. Affiniti LM Arena is focusing on building infrastructure for open and reliable AI evaluation, with the feedback from users playing a crucial role in its development. New updates and a user interface are announced to be available soon.
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Marc Andreessen, Sequoia again back Kearny Jackson, this time in $65M Fund III
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1y ago
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Early-stage VC firm Kearny Jackson has raised $65 million in capital commitments for its third fund, with participation from several first-time institutional funds. The firm invests in B2B SaaS, infrastructure, and fintech. Co-founding general partners Sriram Krishnan and Sunil Chhaya said they do not hesitate to invest in pre-revenue and pre-product teams. Sequoia, Bain Capital Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Menlo Ventures, and several other investors have also participated in the fund. With the larger fund size, Kearny Jackson aims to gain more ownership in its portfolio companies. So far, it has made investments in 30-35 startups over the next few years.
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Hippocratic AI valued at $1.64 billion after series B round
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7m ago
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Hippocratic AI achieved a $1.64 billion valuation following a series B funding round, raising $141 million, totaling $278 million. The funding was led by Kleiner Perkins, with participation from A16z, General Catalyst, Premji, NVIDIA, SV Angel, Universal Health Services, and WellSpan Health. This success reflects the growing investment in AI-focused startups, spurred by advancements like Open AI's ChatGPT. Hippocratic AI was co-founded by CEO Munjal Shah with experts from renowned institutions and companies.
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Affiniti, LMArena, and Catena Labs Secure Funding for AI and Fintech Innovations | DeepNewz VC
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2m ago
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Affiniti, LM Arena, and Catena Labs have successfully secured funding aimed at boosting AI and fintech innovations. The funding round was led by Andreessen Horowitz (@a16z), the University of California, and other prominent backers. One of the highlighted objectives is the development of infrastructure for open, reliable AI evaluation by LM Arena. The teams are enthusiastic about future developments and encourage feedback and engagement from the community to enhance their offerings.
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