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Program Overview

Eligibility & Application Process

Selection Process

Cohort Details & Locations

Investment Terms

Operational Support & Resources

Founder Responsibilities & Success Metrics

Post-Program Support & Alumni Network

Immigration & Visa Support

FAQ

Program Overview

What does the a16z speedrun program cover?

What does the a16z speedrun program cover?

What is the program timeline and structure?

What is the program timeline and structure?

Eligibility & Application Process

Who is eligible for a16z speedrun?

Who is eligible for a16z speedrun?

How do I apply for the a16z speedrun program?

How do I apply for the a16z speedrun program?

What is the application deadline?

What is the application deadline?

What if I submit my application after the deadline?

What if I submit my application after the deadline?

Can I apply if I'm a solo founder?

Can I apply if I'm a solo founder?

If I have already secured funding, can I still apply to a16z speedrun?

If I have already secured funding, can I still apply to a16z speedrun?

Can I reapply if my application is not accepted?

Can I reapply if my application is not accepted?

What if my startup is based outside of the host city?

What if my startup is based outside of the host city?

My startup doesn’t really need the capital—does it still make sense to apply?

My startup doesn’t really need the capital—does it still make sense to apply?

I have a great startup idea, but I’m not technical. Will you still fund me?

I have a great startup idea, but I’m not technical. Will you still fund me?

Do you provide feedback on application outcomes?

Do you provide feedback on application outcomes?

Our team has two ideas. Can we submit separate applications for both?

Our team has two ideas. Can we submit separate applications for both?

Can I participate in a16z speedrun while being a full‑time student or working full‑time?

Can I participate in a16z speedrun while being a full‑time student or working full‑time?

Selection Process

How does a16z select teams for speedrun?

How does a16z select teams for speedrun?

How is the review process structured?

How is the review process structured?

If a16z speedrun has already invested in a company with a similar idea to mine - does that affect my chances?

If a16z speedrun has already invested in a company with a similar idea to mine - does that affect my chances?

What is your conflict policy once you invest in a category via a16z speedrun?

What is your conflict policy once you invest in a category via a16z speedrun?

Cohort Details & Locations

Where will the upcoming cohort be held?

Where will the upcoming cohort be held?

How frequently and where are the cohorts hosted?

How frequently and where are the cohorts hosted?

How many companies does a16z speedrun admit into each cohort?

How many companies does a16z speedrun admit into each cohort?

Investment Terms

How much does a16z speedrun invest?

How much does a16z speedrun invest?

What are the investment terms?

What are the investment terms?

Can I seek additional funding while participating?

Can I seek additional funding while participating?

Operational Support & Resources

Which members of the a16z speedrun team will I collaborate with?

Which members of the a16z speedrun team will I collaborate with?

What additional operational support and resources are provided?

What additional operational support and resources are provided?

Founder Responsibilities & Success Metrics

What are founder responsibilities and expectations?

What are founder responsibilities and expectations?

How do we measure success during the program?

How do we measure success during the program?

What if I have a scheduling conflict or need to miss a session?

What if I have a scheduling conflict or need to miss a session?

What is the time commitment for a16z speedrun?

What is the time commitment for a16z speedrun?

Post-Program Support & Alumni Network

What post-program support and alumni network can I expect?

What post-program support and alumni network can I expect?

Immigration & Visa Support

I’m in the US on a work visa. Can I join the program?

I’m in the US on a work visa. Can I join the program?

I don’t currently have a visa. Can I still apply to a16z speedrun?

I don’t currently have a visa. Can I still apply to a16z speedrun?