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Investment thesis
This essay argues that technology is the primary force behind human progress and highlights eleven emerging areas the author is excited about: self-driving cars, clean energy, virtual and augmented reality, drones and flying cars, artificial intelligence, ubiquitous smartphones, cryptocurrencies and blockchains, high-quality online education, food produced through science, computerized medicine, and a new private-sector space age. The author frames the present as the best moment in history to start a company, citing lower barriers and greater upside than ever before. The piece is a technology optimism manifesto rather than a description of a specific fund's mandate.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 1, 2026.
What they invest in
from 6 of 7 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Deep Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2Marketplaces ×2SaaS ×2Climate Tech ×1Cloud Computing ×1
HQs:United States×6
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12018 · 12012 · 22011 · 26 dated
Dorm Room Fund is an investment fund that provides capital, mentorship, and investor network access to student-led startups.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechFintechSector Agnostic
Josh Kopelman(Founder)in
Co-investorsFirst Round CapitalGarry TanPlexo CapitalQuiet CapitalUnderscore VCDesignX+1 more
1kx is an investment firm focused on crypto, backing founders and building an investment committee with cryptographic and operating experience.
Crypto & Web3
Lasse Clausen(Founder)inChristopher Heymann(Founder)in
Co-investorsMirana VenturesAccolade PartnersAndreessen HorowitzMakers Fund
Artsy is a global online art marketplace that connects collectors with artists, galleries, and auction houses.
MarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Carter Cleveland(Founder)inSebastian Cwilich(Founder)in
Co-investorsA-Rod CorpArcherman CapitalAvenir Growth CapitalBoxGroupBreyer CapitalCoatue Management+8 more
FundersClub is a venture capital platform that sources early-stage investment opportunities in seed and series A rounds through direct relationships, referrals, and connections to top incubators and VC firms, offering accredited investors access to vetted startups.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US
Alex Mittal(Founder/CEO)inBoris Silver(Founder/President)inAlexander Mittal(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator500 GlobalAndreessen HorowitzHigh AlphaSaama CapitalSOSV+21 more
MyVR provided vacation rental property management software that let short-term rental managers centralize listings, bookings, and channel distribution across sites like Airbnb and Vrbo.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US
Jonathan Murray(Founder/CEO)inMarkus Nordvik(Co-Founder / COO)inMike Stachowiak(Co-Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsHemisphere Ventures LLCY CombinatorZillionizeAndreessen HorowitzAvlok CapitalBedrock+4 more
Rescale provides cloud-based engineering and R&D platform with simulation, modeling, and digital engineering tools for enterprise engineering teams across multiple industries.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Joris Poort(Founder and Chief Executive Officer)inAdam McKenzie(Founder and Chief Technology Officer)in
BoardToshiya Otani(Director)Yanev Suissa(Director)in
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)DVCFf Venture CapitalFlucas VenturesHat-Trick CapitalHitachi Ventures+33 more
Skillshare is a New York-based subscription online learning community offering video classes in creative disciplines.
New York, US
Michael Karnajaprakorn(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Karnjanaprakorn(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAlex Finkelstein(Director)inAlbert Wenger(Director)inRamanan Raghavendran(Director)inMoshe Koyfman(Director)
Co-investorsBoxGroupBurda Principal InvestmentsCollaborative FundFounder CollectiveKickstart VenturesMenlo Group+16 more
Exits · 2
2 acquisitions · showing 1MyVRacq. by Guesty
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesRescale · rescale.com · Apr 7, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Chris Dixon made?
- Chris Dixon has 7 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited.
- What sectors does Chris Dixon focus on?
- Chris Dixon focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Crypto & Web3, EdTech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, Space Tech.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamChris Dixon and Naval Ravikant — The Wonders of Web3 And Much More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss · Chris Dixon
Chris Dixon on How to Build Networks, Movements, and AI-Native Products
a16z · Chris Dixon
Who Will Own the Internet? a16z’s Chris Dixon on AI and Crypto
a16z · Chris Dixon
Future of Crypto, Blockchain & Web3 w/ Chris Dixon
a16z · Chris Dixon
Read Write Own: A New Era of the Internet with Chris Dixon
a16z crypto · Chris Dixon
Chris Dixon Talks AI and Crypto - Pioneer Podcast Ep 3
Pioneer · Chris Dixon
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