[a16z Leads Investment in AI Startup Special] According to Techinasia, AI startup Special, founded by former U.S. government Efficiency Division members Nate Cavanaugh and Justin Fox, has completed a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Investors include Valor Equity Partners founder Antonio Gracias, former xAI Chief Financial Officer Anthony Armstrong, Steve Davis, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, and Palantir Technologies Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar. Special plans to reduce costs by acquiring companies and leveraging AI.