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a16z speedrun

12-week accelerator investing up to $1M, with hands-on mentorship, community, and Demo Day.

Organizer: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z speedrun)
Deadline: September 29, 2025 (in 3 days)
Categories: Accelerator, Funding Opportunity
Regions: Rwanda, Burundi, Liberia, Tanzania, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Sudan, Central African Republic, Djibouti, South Africa, Madagascar, Tunisia, Gambia, Togo, Equatorial Guinea, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Botswana, Mozambique, Comoros, Mauritius, Morocco, Ghana, Algeria, Chad, Cabo Verde, Namibia, Somalia, Niger, Seychelles, Congo, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Mali, Eritrea, South Sudan, Egypt, Gabon, Malawi, Angola, Eswatini, Uganda, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Lesotho, Ethiopia, Sao Tome & Principe, Libya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, DR Congo
Back to All Opportunities

Andreessen Horowitz’s accelerator, Speedrun, has opened applications for its upcoming San Francisco cohort (SR006). The program will run in late 2025 and is designed to support founders building the next generation of startups. Applications are open until September 29, 2025, through the official platform.

Program Overview

  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • Investment: Up to $1 million in direct funding from a16z Speedrun
  • Focus: Helping founders move quickly from prototype to product-market fit
  • Track Record: Since 2023, Speedrun has deployed over $180 million to 150+ startups

Funding and Capital Support

  • Direct investment up to $1M per startup
  • Support for additional fundraising through a16z’s network of hundreds of external investors
  • Strategic guidance on pitching, valuations, and investor readiness

Mentorship and Coaching

  • 1:1 mentorship tailored to each startup’s needs
  • Sessions led by industry leaders and Speedrun’s investment team
  • Guidance across product, design, go-to-market, and fundraising strategy

Community and Global Access

  • Join a community of 500+ “Cracked Founders”
  • Access to exclusive founder events, partner resources, and shared networks
  • Open to international applicants with support for visas, banking, and relocation
  • Global founder representation includes participants from USA, UK, India, China, South Africa, Brazil, and more

Perks and Additional Resources

  • $5 million in free credits available to participants
  • In-house recruiting support to help secure top talent
  • Introductions to design partners and enterprise customers
  • Access to early releases of leading AI and cloud products

Speakers and Mentors

  • Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz (a16z)
  • Henry Ward (Carta)
  • Mark Pincus (Zynga)
  • Fei-Fei Li (World Labs)
  • Ilkka Paananen (Supercell)
  • Tony Xu (DoorDash)
  • Scott Belsky (Behance)
  • Jeff Lawson (Twilio)
  • Dylan Field (Figma)

Alumni Success Stories

  • Sekai – Founder Lucky Zhang praised the value of the founder community
  • Fundamental Research Labs – CEO Robert Yang credited Speedrun with helping iterate toward product-market fit
  • k-ID – CEO Kieran Donovan said Speedrun’s role was “transformational” in hiring and securing funding
  • Echo Chess – CEO Sami Ramly highlighted connections to investors and support in reaching product-market fit

Application Details

The a16z Speedrun program continues to attract founders worldwide, combining capital, mentorship, and community to accelerate startup growth. With applications closing in late September, the San Francisco cohort presents a chance for new startups to join its expanding global portfolio.