Chris Larsen.
American programmer
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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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 reports1 development inside
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Chris Larsen is funding PACs that are influencing local races in Marin County.Some support1 report
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Artists are boycotting events funded by billionaire Chris Larsen, who is simultaneously developing a new arts district.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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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
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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
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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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Around Chris Larsen this week
News at the entities that move Chris Larsen most-
Gavin Newsom OperationalState politics were discussed in the San Diego area on October 19, 2026.Moves Chris Larsen
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Google OperationalGoogle's philanthropic arm funded grants involving the Long Island Association.Moves Chris Larsen
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Market Street OperationalOskaloosa proposes transferring control of Highway 63, which includes Market Street, to a new jurisdiction.Moves Chris Larsen
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California OperationalCivic Center is subject to state water mandates.Moves Chris Larsen
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Peter Thiel OperationalPeter Thiel and Sergey Brin co-founded a Political Action Committee (PAC).Moves Chris Larsen
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Bernie Sanders OperationalCasar and Talarico held campaign stops in Denton and Fort Worth, while Sanders and O'Rourke appeared together at a rally.Moves Chris Larsen
Connections
The 28 strongest of 35, 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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Market Street Operational
Chris Larsen funds arts district development in Market Street, which leads to artist boycotts against the billionaire-funded events.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
Larsen and Newsom coordinate political actions, including opposing wealth taxes, and engage in mutual political and financial support within California policy.
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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 actively coordinate to oppose wealth taxes and minimize 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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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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California Operational
Chris Larsen actively influences California's political and regulatory environment through election spending and policy advocacy.
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Michael Moritz Transactional
Both individuals provided financial support to a moderate voter revolt.
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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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Bernie Sanders Operational
The two political figures are observed to be ideological opponents regarding the wealth tax proposal (Prop 40).
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Charlie Hatcher Operational
Chris Larsen provides financial backing to a Political Action Committee supporting Charlie Hatcher.
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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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Eric Schmidt Operational
The two individuals actively collaborated to oppose a wealth tax.
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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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Marin County Shared context
Chris Larsen funds PACs that influence local political races within Marin County.
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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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Williston Structural
Chris Larsen holds a functional role on the STAR Fund Advisory Board, linking him to the entity Williston.
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AT&T Mentioned together
Both entities are mentioned thematically as part of a group of tech organizations competing against union spending.
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Federal Election Commission Structural
The Federal Election Commission formally tracks Chris Larsen's political contributions.
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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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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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Michael Brune Operational
The two individuals are actively coordinating efforts by forming a coalition.
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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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Ben Allen Mentioned together
Ben Allen made a political donation to a PAC supporting an opponent.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 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 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 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.
June 2026
4 events- 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.
- 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.