Shareholder Lawsuit Seeking Personal Liability for Facebook Privacy Fine (critical) Marc Andreessen is scheduled to take the stand (July 17, 2025) in a derivative lawsuit brought by Meta (Facebook) shareholders. The suit seeks to hold him and other board members personally liable for the US$5 billion FTC fine (2019) and over $8 billion in total fines and legal costs related to alleged violations of a 2012 privacy agreement and the Cambridge Analytica scandal.. Corporate Jurisdiction Change Amidst Personal Liability Trial (high) Andreessen Horowitz changed its state of incorporation from Delaware to Nevada shortly before Andreessen's scheduled testimony (July 2025) in the Meta shareholder lawsuit. The firm publicly cited 'lack of certainty in Delaware courts,' specifically referencing a ruling by the same Chancellor (McCormick) presiding over the Meta case, suggesting an attempt to pressure the court.. Criticism of CFPB Following Portfolio Company Failures and Enforcement (high) Andreessen publicly accused the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) of 'terrorizing financial institutions' and enabling 'Operation Choke Point 2.0' against crypto and fintech firms (Nov/Dec 2024). This criticism follows the collapse of a fintech provider, Synapse, in which a16z was an investor, and prior CFPB enforcement action against another a16z portfolio company, LendUp (2021). Andreessen claimed 30 a16z founders were debanked in the last four years.. Controversial Political Endorsement and Prioritization of Tax Policy (high) In July 2024, Andreessen and Ben Horowitz publicly endorsed Donald Trump, stating that opposition to Biden’s proposed tax on unrealized capital gains for the wealthy (over $100 million) was 'the final straw for me.' Critics widely labeled this a demonstration of 'moral bankruptcy' and 'unethical dealings' for prioritizing personal financial interests (tax reform, crypto/AI regulation) over fundamental rights and democracy.. Divisive Comments on DEI and Alleged Reverse Discrimination (high) Leaked private messages (May 2025) revealed Andreessen criticizing elite universities (Stanford, MIT) over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, claiming they systematically discriminate against '70% of the country' (interpreted as white Americans) and stating, 'My people are furious and not going to take it anymore.'. Lobbying Against UK Online Safety Act and Demanding Reprimand of Minister (medium) Andreessen complained directly to Downing Street (Aug 2025) about the UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA), which aims to protect children from unsavory content. He reportedly called for the UK technology secretary, Peter Kyle, to be reprimanded for comments suggesting opponents of the OSA were 'on the side of predators.'