Andreessen Horowitz, in partnership with Mercury, released its first AI Spending Report, analyzing transaction data to identify the top AI-native application layer companies that startups are purchasing. The study shows a diverse range of AI products in use, with major labs like OpenAI and Anthropic leading the spend, and a surge in “human augmentor” or copilot tools that boost workforce productivity. While startups continue to experiment with various solutions, the report signals a gradual shift toward more integrated, end‑to‑end AI agents as the technology matures. Read more →