A16Z Speedrun

[Program Type: In-person
Location: Los Angeles
Investment: Up to $1,000,000
Equity Taken: Not publicly disclosed; reviewed during onboarding
Program Fee: None
Program Duration: 12 weeks
Stage: Pre-seed
Industry of Focus: Tech, Entertainment, AI

Key Highlights

Program Overview

The a16z speedrun LA 2025 accelerator program, sponsored by Andreessen Horowitz, is designed to support global startups in tech, entertainment, and AI. The 12-week program offers direct investment, fundraising support, and mentorship to help startups build groundbreaking tools and platforms shaping the future of AI and creative industries.
The curriculum includes IRL keynotes, workshops, expert office hours, and webinars (e.g., with AWS and Google Cloud). It covers MVP development, brand building, customer acquisition, strategic partnerships, operational scaling, and Demo Day preparation.

Investment Details

Direct Investment from a16z speedrun.
The program offers up to $1,000,000 in funding per company. Terms are reviewed individually during onboarding for full transparency. Founders may raise additional capital, but it's recommended to wait until after Demo Day.

Benefits Details and Perks/Credits

• Fundraising support with connections to hundreds of external investors
• 1:1 Mentorship with a hands-on approach
• Curated sessions with industry leaders and the a16z speedrun team
• Access to exclusive resources, events, and partners within the network
• Community of 500+ Cracked Founders
• $5M in free credits
• In-house recruiters
• Visa assistance
• Relocation recommendations
• Ongoing operational support in marketing, recruiting, BD, and growth
• Access to alumni community and post-program events

Program Format

12-week program with a demo day.
Each week includes 1 focused in-person day of sessions, leaving the rest of the week for product execution.

Location or Relocation Requirements

Open to founders around the world with relocation recommendations to various cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin, Cambridge, Seattle, New York City, Pawtucket, San Jose, Oakland, Raleigh, Ann Arbor, Lisbon, Helsinki, Budapest, Oslo, Pune, London, Seoul, Sydney, Tel Aviv, Barcelona, and Singapore.
Participation is in-person. Visa support is available for international founders.

Cohort Size and Program Frequency

Applications for the Los Angeles cohort are open until May 11th.
a16z hosts 2 cohorts per year: one in Los Angeles and one in San Francisco. Future cohort dates for 2026 are being finalized.

Post-Program Engagement

Access to an alumni network and ongoing support.
Includes alumni-only networking events and continued access to resources.

Company Types Requirements

Startups building experiences, products, and platforms in AI and creative industries, including 3D, gaming, XR, and next-gen entertainment.
Founders from all backgrounds are welcome. Startups may include tools in generative AI, live ops, avatar models, social platforms, or robotics.

Founding Team Preferences

No specific preferences mentioned for team composition.
Solo founders are welcome to apply, though the program prefers multi-founder teams with complementary skills. Founder matching support is available if needed.