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a16z speedrun

Up to $1M from a16z for AI, games and consumer products. 12 weeks in SF.

Invests

Up to $1M

Takes

10%

Length

12 weeks (SR007: Jul 27 – Oct 11, 2026)

Where

San Francisco

The deal

$500,000 for 10% up front on a SAFE, plus up to another $500,000 into your next priced round within 18 months. No board seat.

speedrun is a16z's accelerator for technology and entertainment companies — AI tools, games, creative software, consumer. Cohorts of ~50 companies, in person in San Francisco (with an LA cohort history), operated by a16z's games and consumer teams with the full firm behind it.

Invests: Up to $1M
Takes: 10%
Length: 12 weeks (SR007: Jul 27 – Oct 11, 2026)
Format: In person
Based in: San Francisco, US
Runs in: San Francisco, Los Angeles
Stage: Pre-seed to seed
Focus: AI, games, entertainment, consumer, creative tools
Cohorts: Two cohorts a year; SR007 ran summer 2026, SR008 expected early 2027
Acceptance: ~0.4%
Perks: $5M+ in cloud, AI and software credits; priority access to model providers

Notable alumni and portfolio

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Terms as published by the program; verified October 2026. Programs change their deal every year, the apply page is the source of truth.

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