Applied Intuition: Why This a16z-Backed Company Is on Fire
Simulation and software platform for autonomous vehicles and defense autonomy (~$15B class).
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Simulation and software platform for autonomous vehicles and defense autonomy (~$15B class).
AI-native code editor (Anysphere) that forks VS Code for agentic programming workflows.
Databricks closed $5B at $190B in August 2026 (Coatue-led) with a >$7B revenue run-rate. a16z remains a returning investor — facts, not the old $43B mark.
Public-safety technology (ALPR / camera networks) used by thousands of agencies.
Legal AI platform used by major law firms for research, drafting, and document analysis.
AI-for-science platform training models expert at AI R&D so scientists can run their own experiments.