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Andreessen Horowitz Targets Record $10 Billion Fundraise for AI and Defense Tech

Andreessen Horowitz is reportedly preparing its largest-ever fundraising effort targeting $10 billion for technology investments. The venture capital giant aims to significantly expand its growth and AI-focused funds according to sources familiar with the matter.

Major Fundraising Initiative

Andreessen Horowitz is planning to raise approximately $10 billion for new technology investments, according to reports from people familiar with the matter. The Silicon Valley venture capital firm’s ambitious fundraising target would represent its largest to date, signaling continued strong investor appetite for artificial intelligence and defense technology startups.

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China’s State Venture Capital System Driving Tech Advancement, Analysis Shows

China’s technological advancement stems from a sophisticated state venture capital system rather than traditional subsidies, according to new analysis. Government guidance funds have deployed approximately €480bn to shape innovation markets from within through equity ownership in strategic sectors.

State Venture Capital Ecosystem

China is closing the technology gap with Western nations through a sophisticated system of state-backed venture capital rather than traditional subsidies, according to research findings highlighted in recent reports. Analysis suggests China’s innovation drive is built on a vast, equity-based financial architecture centered on “government guidance funds” (GGFs) that have deployed approximately €480bn in assets.