DOJ Probes Andreessen Horowitz's Dual Board Memberships Amid Competitive Tensions
By Editor • August 21, 2026 • 1 min read
In an unusual move, the Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into Andreessen Horowitz, focusing on the dual board memberships of its partners Ben Horowitz and Martin Casado. Horowitz serves on the board of Databricks, while Casado holds a position at Fivetran, two firms that have now entered into direct competition.
This scrutiny comes as the DOJ revives a rarely applied antitrust law dating back 112 years, which could have significant implications for venture capital practices. Although board affiliations are not uncommon within the industry, the DOJ's interest suggests a potential reevaluation of how such roles might impact competition.
Source: techcrunch.com
