Analysis

January 30, 2025

A16z ramps up scout presence in Europe, despite closing London crypto office

Sifted's found over a dozen Andreessen Horowitz scouts in Europe

Amy Lewin

4 min read

Over the past 18 months, US VC giant Andreessen Horowitz has been building up its scout base in Europe. 

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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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