APPLICATIONS FOR A16Z SPEEDRUN SR007 ARE NOW OPEN | ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ

Speedrun Applications for a16z speedrun SR007 are now open Samira Behrouzan and Joshua Lu Posted April 20, 2026 Subscribe Share Share Email X LinkedIn Facebook Hacker News WhatsApp Flipboard Reddit Share Share Email X LinkedIn Facebook Hacker News WhatsApp Flipboard Reddit Our Summer/Fall cohort (SR007) runs from July 27 through October 11, 2026. Applications are open now and will close on May 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT. Six cohorts in, a16z speedrun has backed over 250 companies with more than $300M invested. Companies like FLORA, Hedra, and Runware got their start here, and nearly 10,000 investors engaged with companies in our last batch. We’re now reviewing applications for SR007. If you’re an exceptional founder, this is your shot to join our incredibly selective program. Apply now. Investment terms We invest up to $1M: $500K for 10% upfront via a SAFE, plus another $500K into your next round within 18 months. $5M in credits Accepted companies receive over $5M in cloud, AI, and software credits from leading partners, along with priority access to model providers, app stores, and social platforms. Get funded fast We accept startups on a rolling basis and wire upon acceptance, so you can start building immediately. What makes speedrun different Distribution. We put you in front of a large, active network of investors looking to back early-stage companies. Long-term partnership. We treat this as the start of a multi-stage relationship and ask for a right to invest in subsequent rounds. Strong foundations. We ask founders to set aside an option pool early and offer legal resources to help with pool setup and incorporation. Elite founder network. Get access to exclusive events, partners, and resources in our network. Expert operator support. You get direct access to our team of operators who work to give you unfair advantages in fundraising, BD, recruiting, marketing, and HR. Founder control. We don’t take board seats. We believe founders should control their boards at this stage. Apply Applications are open April 20 – May 17, 2026. The program runs July 27 – October 11, with Demo Day on October 6. Want More a16z Speedrun? Dive into the cutting edge of tech and entertainment. Learn More Want More speedrun? A weekly dive into the cutting edge of tech and entertainment. Sign Up On Substack Want More speedrun? A weekly dive into the cutting edge of tech and entertainment. Sign Up On Substack Views expressed in “posts” (including podcasts, videos, and social media) are those of the individual a16z personnel quoted therein and are not the views of a16z Capital Management, L.L.C. (“a16z”) or its respective affiliates. a16z Capital Management is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply any special skill or training. The posts are not directed to any investors or potential investors, and do not constitute an offer to sell — or a solicitation of an offer to buy — any securities, and may not be used or relied upon in evaluating the merits of any investment. The contents in here — and available on an