founder peaks
a16z speedrun is a 12-week accelerator that invests up to $1M in early-stage startups, offering hands-on mentorship, fundraising support, and a global founder community.
12-week program with hands-on guidance, mentorship, and a Demo Day to showcase progress.
a16z speedrun provides direct investment of up to $1M per startup and has deployed over $180M across 150+ companies since 2023.
Focused on early-stage / pre-seed founders who want to iterate quickly toward product–market fit and accelerate fundraising.
Strong emphasis on AI and software-driven startups, including early access to model releases, while supporting consumer and enterprise founders.
Runs San Francisco cohorts (e.g., SR006) and is open to founders globally, with support for banking, visas, and relocation.
1:1 mentorship, curated sessions with industry leaders, fundraising introductions, a community of 500+ founders, $5M in free credits, in-house recruiters, and Demo Day exposure.
