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A16z eyes South Korean chip and robotics deals after $1.1B Machine Age Fund launch

12 October 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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12 October 2026

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operational-macro

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Semiconductors

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South Korea

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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) launched a $1.1 billion Machine Age Fund focused on AI hardware and infrastructure and is pursuing partnerships in South Korea’s semiconductor and robotics sectors with a planned visit by partner Raghu Raghuram.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can now tap into a16z’s expanding AI hardware fund moving aggressively into South Korea’s chip and robotics market, signalling fresh capital and partnership chances this quarter. This opens a channel for partnerships and scale-up directly with a major global investor focusing on AI infrastructure.

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