Katie Haun Seeks $900M for Crypto Funds After A16z Departure: Report – CoinDesk

Katie Haun, soon to be former partner at Andreesen Horowtiz (a16z), is looking to raise $900 million for a pair of crypto investment funds following her departure from the venture capital firm, according to a report by the Financial Times.

• Haun is aiming for $300 million for an early investment fund targeting crypto startups and $600 million for a fund focused on larger companies and digital tokens, FT reported on Friday, citing people briefed on her plans.

• She will be joined by a small group of a16z staffers including including crypto marketing head and Coinbase alum Rachael Horwitz.