Katherine Boyle
InvestorGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz Β· Board director at Apex Technology Β· Board director at Hadrian
Miami, FL
Writes $1M β $50M checks Β· typically $10M
About
Katherine Boyle co-founded Andreessen Horowitz's American Dynamism practice, which invests in defense, aerospace, manufacturing, energy and other companies tied to the national interest. A former Washington Post reporter, she previously co-led the seed practice at General Catalyst, where she invested in the earliest rounds of Anduril and Vannevar Labs. Her essays on dynamism and seriousness in American institutions have shaped how a generation of founders talks about building for the state.
Likely emailΒ· guessed from name + firm domain, not firm-published
- kβ’β’β’@a16z.comreveal75% confident
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechConsumerCrypto & Web3Defense Tech
Beyond investing
- Education
- Studied at Georgetown University (BA, Government) Studied at Stanford (MBA) Studied at National University of Ireland, Galway (Masters of Public Advocacy)
- Boards
- Boyle serves on the board of The Free Press. Boyle serves on the board of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.
- Communities
- Boyle has stated that free speech is essential to promoting American Dynamism and champions new media companies and academic centers that promote free speech and free thought.
From Katherine's own website β common ground for a warm intro.
Board director at Apex Technology
Intro paths
In turn, Katherine can intro founders to Apex Technology's investors below.
Apex Technology's investors Β· 3
Co-founders at Apex Technology
Board director at Hadrian
Intro paths
In turn, Katherine can intro founders to Hadrian's investors below.
Hadrian's investors Β· 15
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Co-founders at Hadrian
Experience
- Andreessen HorowitzGeneral Partnercurrent2021 β present
- Anduril IndustriesBoard Observercurrent2017 β presentOrange County, CA
- Apex - Spacecraft ManufacturingBoard Membercurrent2022 β present
- HadrianBoard Membercurrent2022 β presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Saronic TechnologiesBoard Observercurrent2022 β presentAustin, Texas, United States
- CastelionBoard Observercurrent2023 β presentEl Segundo, California, United States
- NorthwoodBoard Membercurrent2025 β present
- General CatalystPartner2020 β 2021
- General CatalystPrincipal2017 β 2019
- General CatalystAssociate2016 β 2017
- Vannevar LabsInvestor2019 β 2021San Francisco Bay Area
- The Washington PostReporter2010 β 2014Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Deals Β· 2
Apex TechnologyBoard seat
via Andreessen Horowitz Β· filed Oct 2025 Β· $151.9M raise
AirmapBoard seat
via Andreessen Horowitz Β· filed Mar 2020 Β· $46.8M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Board seats
Apex SpaceCastelionHadrianHadrianSaronic Technologies
Investor
Anduril IndustriesVannevar Labs
Sources: SEC Form D filings Β· curated public sources.
Podcasts & interviews
featuring Katherine BoyleKatherine Boyle on Building a16zβs American Dynamism Practice
Turpentine VC
Katherine Boyle - America's Defense Tech Renaissance | SRS #216
Shawn Ryan Show
Andreessen Horowitz partner Katherine Boyle on bringing innovation to government
CNBC Television
Andreessen Horowitz partner Katherine Boyle on bringing innovation to government
cnbc.com
#55 - Katherine Boyle: American Dynamism
Alex LaBossiere
Watch CNBC's full interview with Andreessen Horowitz Partner Katherine Boyle
CNBC Television
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Colleagues at Andreessen Horowitz
Network5
Investors connected to Katherine in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Katherine Boyle?
- Katherine Boyle co-founded Andreessen Horowitz's American Dynamism practice, which invests in defense, aerospace, manufacturing, energy and other companies tied to the national interest. A former Washington Post reporter, she previously co-led the seed practice at General Catalyst, where she invested in the earliest rounds of Anduril and Vannevar Labs. Her essays on dynamism and seriousness in American institutions have shaped how a generation of founders talks about building for the state.
- Where does Katherine Boyle work?
- Katherine Boyle is General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz and Board director at Apex Technology and Board director at Hadrian.
- What does Katherine Boyle invest in?
- Katherine Boyle invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Defense Tech.
- What check size does Katherine Boyle write?
- Katherine Boyle typically writes checks of $1M β $50M.
- What boards does Katherine Boyle sit on?
- Katherine Boyle holds tracked board seats at Airmap, Apex Space, Apex Technology, Castelion, Hadrian, Hadrian, Saronic Technologies.
- What companies has Katherine Boyle invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Anduril Industries, Vannevar Labs.
- Where did Katherine Boyle go to school?
- Katherine Boyle studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (MBA); University of Galway (MA, Public Advocacy); Georgetown University (BA, Government).
- What podcasts and interviews feature Katherine Boyle?
- Tracked appearances include "Katherine Boyle on Building a16zβs American Dynamism Practice", "Katherine Boyle - America's Defense Tech Renaissance | SRS #216", "Andreessen Horowitz partner Katherine Boyle on bringing innovation to government", and 4 more.
Paths to reach Katherine
People who overlapped with Katherine at the same organization β a shared school or employer with one of them is a warm way in.
Together at Andreessen HorowitzKatherine: General Partner
Same school
Also attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business1,384
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Shared employers
Also worked at Anduril Industries35
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Also worked at Hadrian4
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