Chris Dixon
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Chris Dixon

American tech entrepreneur, investor (born 1971/72) · Founder and managing partner of a16z crypto

Organization
Andreessen Horowitz
Role
Founder and managing partner of a16z crypto, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
Born
1971 (age 54–55)
Nationality
American
Education
Columbia University (BA, MA) | Harvard Business School (MBA)
Reference
Wikipedia

Profile by The Voices DeskReviewed under editorial standardsUpdated September 26, 2026Corrections

Who is Chris Dixon?

Chris Dixon is an American internet entrepreneur and investor. He is the founder and managing partner of a16z crypto and a general partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. Dixon joined Andreessen Horowitz in 2012, where he has led various investments. He is known as a cryptocurrency and Web3 evangelist, and an early advocate for investments in Bitcoin. He also sits on the board of 3D printing startup Shapeways.

Career

Dixon's career path includes co-founding several startups. In 2005, he co-founded SiteAdvisor, which was acquired by McAfee in 2006. He then founded Hunch in 2009, serving as its CEO, before it was acquired by eBay in 2011. Earlier, he joined Bessemer Venture Partners. He became a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz in 2012, eventually founding and becoming managing partner of a16z crypto.

What is Chris Dixon known for?

  • Founder and managing partner of a16z crypto
  • General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
  • Cryptocurrency and Web3 evangelist
  • Co-founder of SiteAdvisor and Hunch
  • Early Bitcoin advocate

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Who is Chris Dixon?
Chris Dixon is an American internet entrepreneur and investor. He is the founder and managing partner of a16z crypto and a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, known as a cryptocurrency and Web3 evangelist.
What is Chris Dixon known for?
Chris Dixon is known for his roles as founder and managing partner of a16z crypto and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz. He is also known as a cryptocurrency and Web3 evangelist and an early advocate for investments in Bitcoin.
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