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February 4, 2026

A16z just raised $1.7B for AI infrastructure. Here's where it's going.

Watch as Jennifer Li tells ⁠Equity⁠ why search infrastructure matters more than people think, where a16z sees this AI super cycle going next and more.

A16z just raised $1.7B for AI infrastructure. Here's where it's going.

TL;DR

  • A16z has raised $15 billion in new funding.
  • $1.7 billion of this funding is designated for its AI infrastructure team.
  • The infrastructure team has previously invested in companies like OpenAI, ElevenLabs, and Ideogram.
  • Jennifer Li, a general partner, oversees investments in ElevenLabs, Ideogram, and Fal.
  • Future investments will focus on AI-native startups, search infrastructure, and addressing the talent crunch in AI.
  • The article mentions a discussion on the "Equity" podcast about the future of AI investments.

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