The Venture Capital Double Standard The Department of Justice's investigation into Andreessen Horowitz's board seats has shed light on a 112 year old antitrust law.
The case involves two partners, Ben Horowitz and Martin Casado, sitting on the boards of Databricks and Fivetran, companies that have recently become competitors. On its surface, this appears to be an innocuous case.
However, as one looks closer, it becomes clear that there are tangled web of conflicts and blurred lines between portfolio companies.