Chris Larsen.
American programmer
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Chris Larsen, a governor, and other individuals donated funds to the Protocol Foundation, which is now facing accusations of political retaliation regarding an investigation.Some support1 report
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Larsen suggests targeted opening for affordable imports as Newsom responds to federal pullback with state programs.Some support1 report
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Shamann Walton was a supervisor in District 10, and Chris Larsen made a donation to Bayview community groups.Some support1 report
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Chris Larsen donated $25 million, partly in XRP, to San Francisco State University, leading to the college business unit renaming.Some support1 report
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Chris Larsen funds a PAC targeting Andy Ogles' political career while Ogles' group supports Charlie Hatcher's primary bid.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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Schickler analyzes voter support for tax, while Larsen contributed to a PAC opposing tax.Some support3 reports
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Andy Ogles seeks election in Tennessee and uses PAC money to support his campaign.Some support1 report
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Chris Larsen was appointed to the STAR Fund Advisory Board on July 29, 2026.Some support1 report
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Chris Larsen donated $5 million towards the Larkin Street Revival project for neighborhood beautification.Some support1 report
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Chris Larsen and Ben Horowitz are noted as top political spenders, having recently invested $93 million in state and federal elections.Some support1 report
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Chris Larsen invested in a startup founded by Kirsten Gillibrand's son.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Anthropic-funded political groups support Alex Bores' campaign, while opposing investors spend efforts to derail the push.Well supported3 reports4 developments inside
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Tech figures spent against progressive political goals.Some support1 report
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Political activity involving Saikat Chakrabarti, including PAC opposition from Chris Larsen and Garry Tan, and ties to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.Some support2 reports
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Chris Larsen founded the political committee Grow California, and Damon Connolly is running for a seat in the North Bay area, which includes Marin County, against Mike McGuire.Some support2 reports
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Around Chris Larsen this week
News at the entities that move Chris Larsen most-
Google OperationalGoogle referrals for publishers declined by 36%, according to Chartbeat data.Moves Chris Larsen
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Gavin Newsom OperationalGovernor Newsom vetoed a bill opposed by the American Beverage Association and backed by Californians Against Waste.Moves Chris Larsen
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Peter Thiel OperationalPeter Thiel made remarks during an interview with Mathias Döpfner's podcast.Moves Chris Larsen
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Bernie Sanders OperationalBrad Lander is campaigning against incumbent Dan Goldman, with Bernie Sanders lending support at a rally in Brooklyn.Moves Chris Larsen
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Anthropic StructuralAn administration order issued by the Trump administration on January 1, 2026, cited national security concerns regarding Anthropic.Moves Chris Larsen
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Andy Ogles OperationalSeveral politicians, including Nancy Mace and Derrick Van Orden, made strong anti-Muslim statements on September 25, 2026.Moves Chris Larsen
Connections
The 23 strongest of 30, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Andy Ogles Operational
Chris Larsen uses PAC funding and donations to target and influence Andy Ogles' political career.
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Kirsten Gillibrand Transactional
Chris Larsen invested in a startup owned by Kirsten Gillibrand's son.
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Google Operational
Chris Larsen and Google are actively aligned in policy efforts to oppose wealth taxes and reduce regulatory burdens on industry.
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Alex Bores Transactional
Chris Larsen has provided and pledged significant financial support to Alex Bores' campaign.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
Larsen and Newsom have engaged in shared political actions, including coordinated opposition to wealth tax proposals and leveraging mutual interests in California policy.
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San Francisco State University Transactional
Chris Larsen donated $25 million to San Francisco State University.
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Bayview Transactional
Chris Larsen provides financial support and political influence to Bayview community groups and candidates.
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Peter Thiel Operational
Both Chris Larsen and Peter Thiel are currently financing opposition to a specific tax policy.
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Charlie Hatcher Operational
Chris Larsen provides financial backing to a Political Action Committee supporting Charlie Hatcher.
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Michael Moritz Transactional
Both individuals provided financial support to a moderate voter revolt.
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Bernie Sanders Operational
The two political figures are observed to be ideological opponents regarding the wealth tax proposal (Prop 40).
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Lurie Transactional
Chris Larsen contributed financially to Lurie's campaign measures.
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Anthropic Structural
Chris Larsen holds an investment stake in Anthropic.
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Williston Structural
Chris Larsen holds a functional role on the STAR Fund Advisory Board, linking him to the entity Williston.
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District 10 Shared context
The location of District 10 is relevant to the local political races in which Chris Larsen participates.
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Ben Horowitz Operational
Both are identified as top political spenders among billionaires, indicating competitive activity in high-stakes political giving.
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Garry Tan Mentioned together
Both individuals are noted for funding political groups while operating within the tech executive sphere.
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Kim Nalley Mentioned together
Kim Nalley is mentioned as a headliner at a festival.
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Connie Chan Mentioned together
Both individuals are mentioned together as part of the group of tech figures engaging in political spending.
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California Shared context
Chris Larsen engaged in political spending related to state and federal elections within the context of California.
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California Democratic Party Transactional
Chris Larsen made a political contribution to a PAC opposing tax policy, engaging with the political sphere of the California Democratic Party.
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Michael Brune Operational
The two individuals are actively coordinating efforts by forming a coalition.
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Ben Allen Mentioned together
Ben Allen made a political donation to a PAC supporting an opponent.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- Chris Larsen, a governor, and other individuals donated funds to the Protocol Foundation, which is now facing accusations of political retaliation regarding an investigation.
- Larsen suggests targeted opening for affordable imports as Newsom responds to federal pullback with state programs.
- Shamann Walton was a supervisor in District 10, and Chris Larsen made a donation to Bayview community groups.
- Chris Larsen donated $25 million, partly in XRP, to San Francisco State University, leading to the college business unit renaming.
August 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
5 events- Chris Larsen funds a PAC targeting Andy Ogles' political career while Ogles' group supports Charlie Hatcher's primary bid.
- Chris Larsen was appointed to the STAR Fund Advisory Board on July 29, 2026.
- Chris Larsen donated $5 million towards the Larkin Street Revival project for neighborhood beautification.
- Chris Larsen and Ben Horowitz are noted as top political spenders, having recently invested $93 million in state and federal elections.
- Chris Larsen invested in a startup founded by Kirsten Gillibrand's son.
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June 2026
4 events- Anthropic-funded political groups support Alex Bores' campaign, while opposing investors spend efforts to derail the push.
- Tech figures spent against progressive political goals.
- Political activity involving Saikat Chakrabarti, including PAC opposition from Chris Larsen and Garry Tan, and ties to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- Chris Larsen founded the political committee Grow California, and Damon Connolly is running for a seat in the North Bay area, which includes Marin County, against Mike McGuire.