Recently, I’ve been observing an interesting trend in the venture industry – large funds are increasingly focusing on two areas: artificial intelligence and crypto. And recently, a16z announced raising over $150 billion, which is simply impressive in scale.

This accounts for 18% of all venture capital invested in the US in 2025. Looking at the portfolio: Power Fund received $1.176 billion, Applied Fund – $1.7 billion, Bio & Health Fund – $700 million, Infrastructure Fund – $1.7 billion, Growth Fund – $6.75 billion, plus another $3 billion for other venture strategies. When you look at these numbers, you realize the scale of their ambitions.

It’s not just about money. Ben Horowitz explicitly states that a16z sees its mission in ensuring America’s victory in the technological race for the next centuries. And here are two giants: AI and crypto. The company plans to invest not just in the technologies themselves but also in their applications – biology, healthcare, defense, public safety, education, entertainment.

Honestly, this sounds like a serious warning. If the US loses its leadership in these areas, it will impact the country’s economic, military, and cultural position. Therefore, a16z is clearly playing not just for money, but for geopolitics. It’s interesting to watch how major venture players are reshaping the investment landscape around these two pillars – AI and crypto.