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DOJ Investigates Andreessen Horowitz's Board Memberships

The DOJ is investigating Andreessen Horowitz for potential conflicts of interest involving its partners' board memberships at competing companies Databricks and Fivetran. The investigation has been ongoing for almost a year, utilizing a rarely applied antitrust law.

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The DOJ is investigating Andreessen Horowitz for potential conflicts of interest involving its partners' board memberships at competing companies Databricks and Fivetran. The investigation has been ongoing for almost a year, utilizing a rarely applied antitrust law.

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