Is Katie Haun leaving Andreessen Horowitz?

Please try again later. Katie Haun, who co-leads Andreessen Horowitz's $2.2 billion crypto fund, is splitting off from the firm and taking a number of colleagues with her -- including operating partner Rachael Horwitz -- to start a new crypto-centric fund, Axios reports.

Who is Katie Haun?

Katie Haun, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz and crypto investing leader, is leaving the firm to start her own crypto- and web3-focused fund. Haun will keep her board seats at Andreessen Horowitz-backed companies, including Coinbase Global Inc. and OpenSea, she said on Twitter.

Who is Andreessen Horowitz?

Haun currently site on the boards of Coinbase and OpenSea, among others, where she is expected to retain her board seats. Andreessen Horowitz will be a large limited partner in her fund alongside personal investments from Andreessen, Horowitz, and Dixon. Haun notified her colleagues of the departure earlier today.

Who is Jacqueline Haun?

Haun joined the firm in 2018 after a career as a federal prosecutor for the Justice Department working on cyber crimes. She has been a highly visible public face for the firm’s crypto efforts, discussing the regulatory landscape of the industry at events like TechCrunch Disrupt.