a16z Reveals Startups’ #1 AI Obsession—And the Hidden Payments Crisis No One Saw Coming

a16z Reveals Startups’ #1 AI Obsession—And the Hidden Payments Crisis No One Saw Coming

Andreessen Horowitz’s latest report shows over 60% of new startups are AI-first, but many are struggling with outdated payment rails. From global billing headaches to trust gaps, the next billion-dollar companies may emerge by fixing how AI startups get paid.