Venture capital firm A16Z is now accepting applications for its sixth startup accelerator, Speedrun, which will start in January 2026. The program gives founders the chance to get up to $1 million in investment, along with expert help and tools to grow their businesses.
Applications are open until September 28, 2025, and founders are encouraged to apply soon because the firm plans to invest up to $100 million in the next 30 days. The accelerator will run for 12 weeks from January 26 to April 12, 2026, and will take place at a16z’s SOMA headquarters.
Speedrun helps startups move from early ideas to products ready for the market. It offers advice on building a brand, getting customers, raising money, and growing a business.
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— andrew chen (@andrewchen) September 2, 2025Founders will also get in-person meetings, private dinners, and talks from people who started successful companies like Carta, DoorDash, Zynga, Behance, Airtable, Twilio, and Figma. In addition to money, A16Z Speedrun gives access to a lot of resources.
This includes over $5 million in credits from companies like AWS, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Stripe. The program also offers help with marketing, hiring, and even support with visas through its Global Founders Program. The goal is to give founders everything they need to build lasting companies as quickly as possible.
With more than 600 founders already in the Speedrun community, the next group of entrepreneurs is expected to join and bring new ideas and energy to the program. Interested can apply on the official website.
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