Troy Kirwin

Troy is an Investment Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where he is a Cohort Lead for a16z speedrun. His investment focus is on B2B AI and creative tech companies, encompassing next-gen storytelling and design tools, marketing technology, 3D simulations, and vertical AI agents. He has made investments in companies such as K-ID, Hedra, Backflip, Nunu.ai, Genway, Quago, Intangible, Schemata, Deep Prediction, and Nexad. a16z+3

Prior to his role at Andreessen Horowitz, Troy was a Senior Manager of Corporate Strategy and Development at Unity Technologies. During his tenure, he played a key role in over 20 acquisitions, including Parsec and IronSource, and led various strategic growth initiatives for the company. a16z

Troy began his career in investment banking at Jefferies, where he worked as a Technology, Media and Telecom Investment Banking Analyst, advising clients in the media and technology sectors. a16z

He is an alumnus of the University of Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce, with concentrations in Finance and Marketing. The university news highlights his personal connection to UVA, as both he and his brother followed in their father's footsteps by attending the institution. a16z+1

Troy is active on Twitter (tkexpress11) where he shares insights on venture capital, AI, and startup fundraising, often offering advice to founders. He frequently discusses the importance of strong cold emails, the co-op education model, and AI's impact on various industries. nitter