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How to Get Into A16z’s Super-Competitive Speedrun Startup Accelerator Program

Andreessen Horowitz’s Speedrun accelerator, launched in 2023, accepts fewer than 1% of applicants, admitting about 50‑70 startups per 12‑week San Francisco cohort. The program invests up to $1 million—$500,000 upfront for 10% equity and a conditional $500,000—offering extensive advisory, brand, and vendor‑credit support. General manager Joshua Lu emphasizes founding‑team cohesion, early market validation, and concise AI‑polished applications, while warning that live interviews require authentic storytelling. Successful founders treat the application as a clear strategy memo and aggressively network with a16z’s operating team to maximize the program’s resources.