a16z Crypto general partner Ali Yahya departs to found new company
- —Ali Yahya served as a general partner at a16z Crypto
- —His new company will build infrastructure for open software ecosystems
- —The venture is at an early stage with few details disclosed
- —a16z Crypto was recently rebranded as a16z Frontier
Why it matters: The departure of a key partner coincides with the fund's rebrand, potentially shifting its crypto investment strategy.
Source: PANews
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