About
James da Costa is a partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where he focuses on investing in B2B software and financial services.
Prior to joining a16z, James was a Y Combinator-backed fintech founder. Previously, James served as an engagement manager at McKinsey & Company.
James holds an MBA from Stanford University. While at Stanford, James was a researcher in Stanford’s Human Centered AI Lab, where he focused on the economic implications of AI. James is also a published author.
Originally from the UK, James is based in San Francisco. He is an avid racket sports fan.
Latest Content by James
Need for Speed in AI Sales: AI Doesn’t Just Change What You Sell. It Also Changes How You Sell It.
How Big Bank Fees Could Kill Fintech Competition (July 2025 Fintech Newsletter)
CFO roundtable: AI growth, pricing, and forecasting (June 2025 Fintech Newsletter)
How Will My Agent Pay for Things? (May 2025 Fintech Newsletter)
What Stripe’s Acquisition of Bridge Means for Fintech and Stablecoins (April 2025 Fintech Newsletter)
What’s Working in AI, Rebuilding Core Banking (March 2025 Fintech Newsletter)
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