Zane Lackey
InvestorGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz · Board director at Doppel · Board director at Socket
Austin, Texas
Writes $10K – $100M checks · typically $10M
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David PhuunlockedZane: together at University of California, Davis (2001–2005)
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Zane: together at University of California, Davis
About
Zane Lackey leverages hands-on hacking, CISO experience at Etsy and founder experience building Signal Sciences to back founders embedding security into developer workflows and pursuing AI-native, ground-up security.
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- z•••@a16z.comreveal70% confident
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechConsumerCrypto & Web3Defense Tech
Board director at Doppel
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Doppel's investors · 13
9Yards CapitalNew York · $100K – $10M checksAlphaLab CapitalAndreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M checks · since 2025AurumMenlo ParkBalaji Srinivasan$10K – $500K checksBessemer Venture PartnersRedwood City · $5M – $100M checksCaladanNTT DOCOMO VenturesTokyoSabrina Hahn FundNew YorkScript CapitalSan Francisco · $250K – $500K checksSouth Park CommonsSan Francisco · $1M – $10M checksSozo VenturesRedwood CityStrategic Cyber VenturesWashington · $100K – $5M checks
Co-founders at Doppel
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Kevin TianExecutive Officer, Director
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Rahul MadduluriExecutive Officer, Director
Board director at Socket
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Socket's investors · 5
Abstract VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $750K checks · since 2026Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M checks · since 2026Thrive CapitalNew York · $500K – $25M checks · since 2026Unusual VenturesMenlo Park · $1M – $15M checks · since 2026Village GlobalCovina · $100K – $500K checks · since 2026
Co-founders at Socket
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Feross AboukhadijehFounder
Experience
- Andreessen HorowitzGeneral Partnercurrent2022 — present
- Angel investorAngel Investor & Advisor2014 — 2022
- Signal Sciences CorpCo-Founder, Board Member, Chief Security Officer (acquired in 2020, $825M)2014 — 2022
- O'Reilly MediaProgram Committee - Security Conference2016 — 2018
- EtsyAdvisor2014 — 2015
- EtsyCISO - Director of Security Engineering2013 — 2014
- EtsySecurity Engineering Manager2011 — 2013
- iSEC PartnersSenior Security Consultant2007 — 2011
- iSEC PartnersSecurity Consultant2005 — 2007
Skills & more
Application SecurityWeb Application Security73Penetration Testing40Reverse Engineering26Security Research16Computer Security22Vulnerability Assessment24Security61Network Security23OWASP14Security Architecture Design16Cryptography7
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Deals · 1
DoppelBoard seat
via Andreessen Horowitz · filed Nov 2025 · $61.5M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at Andreessen Horowitz
Adam Alpert
Founder at Pangea.app
Aditya Mehta
Founder at Suggestr
Aiden Slavin
Policy at a16z crypto
Alex Immerman
Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
Alex Rampell
General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
Ali Yahya
General Partner at a16z crypto
Alisha Litman
Events at a16z crypto
Andrew Chen
General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
Network3
Alana GoyalScout
Managing Partner at Base Case Capital
Carlos Eduardo EspinalScout
Managing Partner at Seedcamp
Ed SimScout
Founder and General Partner at boldstart ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Zane Lackey?
- Zane Lackey leverages hands-on hacking, CISO experience at Etsy and founder experience building Signal Sciences to back founders embedding security into developer workflows and pursuing AI-native, ground-up security.
- Where does Zane Lackey work?
- Zane Lackey is General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz and Board director at Doppel and Board director at Socket.
- What does Zane Lackey invest in?
- Zane Lackey invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Defense Tech.
- What check size does Zane Lackey write?
- Zane Lackey typically writes checks of $10K – $100M.
- What boards does Zane Lackey sit on?
- Zane Lackey holds tracked board seats at Doppel.
- Where did Zane Lackey go to school?
- Zane Lackey studied at University of California, Davis.
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Also attended University of California, Davis267
Charles CallSLP & Venture Partner at Cottonwood Technology FundDavid PhuController at Felicis VenturesTeresa ChanChief Financial Officer at Felicis VenturesBryan EglanDirector of Business Development at Menlo VenturesDennisDirector of Trading at Pantera CapitalScott MaxwellInvestor at OpenView Venture Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Signal Sciences Corp7
Andrew PetersonFounder, Signal Sciences at Decibel PartnersRafael CostaGeneral Partner at Across Capital PartnersNick GalbreathInvestor at Aviso VenturesJonathan DiVincenzoCEO & Co-Founder at ImpartMarc HarrisonCTO & Co-Founder at ImpartBrian JoeCPO & Co-Founder at Impart
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Also worked at O'Reilly Media15
Evan WilliamsCo-founder of Twitter, Blogger and MediumDylan FieldCo-founder, CEO & Chair of FigmaJesse RobbinsFounder and Investor in AI Developer ToolsBryan BischofHead of AI at Theory VenturesKelly GoetschPresident, Pipe17 at Mu VenturesAlistair CrollInvestor & GTM Advisor at Highline Beta
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Also worked at Etsy41
Jim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalMike ArpaiaComputer scientist working on machine learning and data infrastructureCameron McGinnInvestor at GreycroftSimon LeveneCo-founder and Partner at Mosaic VenturesAlbert WengerUnion Square Ventures partner, technology investor, and author of The World After CapitalRyan ScottInvestor at Khosla Ventures
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