importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-18T20:36:20Z
DOJ Investigates Andreessen Horowitz for Board Seat Conflicts Under Clayton Act
The DOJ is investigating Andreessen Horowitz over potential violations of the Clayton Act by having partners serve on boards of competing companies Databricks and Fivetran. The probe raises concerns about conflict of interest norms in venture capital and could impact the credibility of top-tier VCs.
Since portfolio companies often pivot and expand into competing markets, investors view occasional conflicts of interest as unavoidable for large VC firms.
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