Jeff Jordan
VCGeneral Partner (no longer making new investments since 2023), Andreessen Horowitz
Marketplace expert, former a16z active GP
Background
Jeff Jordan was a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz for 12 years, specializing in consumer marketplace investments. In 2023 he announced he would no longer be actively investing in future a16z funds, while continuing to steward existing portfolio companies and board seats. Before a16z, he was CEO of OpenTable (overseeing its IPO), SVP/GM of eBay North America, and President of PayPal. His notable investments include Airbnb, Pinterest, Instacart, and Incredible Health. He is widely regarded as one of the leading experts on two-sided marketplace dynamics.
Investment Thesis
Invests in two-sided marketplace companies with fragmented supply and strong network effects, drawing on deep operator experience at eBay, PayPal, and OpenTable.
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Based in: United States (North America)
Notable Investments
Airbnb
Board member; NASDAQ: ABNB
Board member; NYSE: PINS
Instacart
Board member; NASDAQ: CART
Incredible Health
Board member; permanent healthcare labor marketplace
OfferUp
Board member; peer-to-peer marketplace
Wonderschool
Board member; childcare network marketplace
Shef
Board member; home chef marketplace
Infinite Athlete
Board member; athlete performance platform