FEI - a16z's Dixon Denies Public Token Sales But Portfolio Tells A Different Story: Report | Benzinga
Even as Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) general partner and venture capitalist Chris Dixon recently claimed none of the companies in the a16z portfolio are allowed to sell tokens to the public, a review of a16z's investments revealed several instances that appear to disagree with Dixon's assertion.
Horowitz was recently featured on the New York Times' Hard Fork podcast, where he discussed and justified the investment strategies of his firm, according to Protos.
During the interview, Dixon made a notable statement regarding Helium, asserting, "No company we’re involved with — nor would we allow them to do this — sells tokens to the public.”
This claim has come under scrutiny when considering the broader scope of a16z's investments.
An examination of a16z's portfolio reveals some conflicting instances.
Horowitz's involvement ...