Andreessen Horowitz Scout Program

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) does not publish an official page, application or scout list for a scout program, and a16z.com lists only a16z Build and College Talent under Programs. Pages such as a16z.com/scouts return 404. If an a16z scout vehicle runs, it is invitation-only.

Third-party reporting, which a16z has not confirmed, describes a scout network of active angel investors who already meet strong founders day to day and who write small checks (reported at $10,000 to $25,000 per deal) into early-stage startups on a16z's behalf in exchange for a share of carry. It is described as an amplifier for existing dealmakers rather than a training program for newcomers.

Because many people search for the a16z scout program, this page also points to the a16z programs that do take applications: a16z speedrun for founders (up to $1M), the speedrun Alpha Fellowship for technical students and recent grads (up to $250K), a16z Build and its fellowships for founders and operators, the a16z College Talent Network for CS and engineering students, and The Horowitz Andreessen Academy for builders coming out of high school.

As reported by third parties (not confirmed by a16z), the scout network aims to extend a16z's reach into early-stage deal flow through individuals who are already active angel investors with strong founder networks, so the firm can back very early companies before they raise institutional rounds.

Designed for Scouts. The program is remote. Participation is generally part time.

Invitation only; there is no public application. Third-party reporting describes scouts as active angel investors, operators and founders with strong networks in technology ecosystems. a16z publishes no eligibility criteria.

There is no open application or deadline, and a16z does not publish selection criteria. Scouts are reportedly invited by a16z partners on the strength of their existing deal-making record and founder relationships. If you want a public route into a16z, apply to a16z speedrun, the speedrun Alpha Fellowship or a16z Build.

Reported, not confirmed by a16z: a share of carry on investments a scout sources, and the ability to back early-stage companies with a16z capital and brand behind the check. a16z publishes no benefits for scouts.

No cohorts, application windows or deadlines are published. As reported, invitations happen on a rolling basis.

a16z has not published scout program outcomes, a list of scouts or scout-sourced investments. Claims circulating online about specific scout-originated deals could not be confirmed on any a16z-owned source, so they are not repeated here. a16z's full investment list is at a16z.com/investment-list.