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a16z speedrun application deadline · SR008

a16z speedrun SR008 reviews applications on a rolling basis: applications reviewed year-round for the next cohort.

a16z speedrun

SR008 · Accelerator · San Francisco

$500K upfront on a SAFE for 10%, plus $500K in your next round within 18 months.

Deadline
Applications reviewed year-round for the next cohort
Investment
Up to $1M
Equity
10% for the first $500K
Stage
Pre-seed, Seed
Format
In person
Program
Late January to April 2027, San Francisco
Sectors
AI, Games, Consumer

Frequently asked

When is the a16z speedrun application deadline?

a16z speedrun SR008 reviews applications on a rolling basis: applications reviewed year-round for the next cohort.

How much does a16z speedrun invest, and for how much equity?

Up to $1M. Equity: 10% for the first $500K. $500K upfront on a SAFE for 10%, plus $500K in your next round within 18 months.

When does the a16z speedrun SR008 program run?

Late January to April 2027, San Francisco

Where is a16z speedrun based?

San Francisco. Format: in person.

Dates come from this source and are checked and updated monthly. Confirm on a16z speedrun's site before you apply.

Want the application to land?

Start with a 30-minute accelerator strategy session: which programs fit your stage and sector, whether to apply this cycle, and how your application reads. $199, refundable before the 15-minute mark, credited toward the Accelerator Sprint ($1,099) or Sprint Lite ($599).

Raising instead of, or as well as, applying? Book the 30-minute fundraising diagnostic: a straight read on your raise and a written plan within 24 hours. $199, refundable before the 15-minute mark.