Speedrun is a16z’s accelerator offering up to $1 million in funding, $8 million in cloud and service credits, and instant wire transfers. It pairs founders worldwide with in-house recruiters, banking and visa support, and a network of operators and mentors from top tech companies. Since 2023, it has deployed over $200 million across 250+ startups.

a16z Speedrun offers up to $1 million in funding and $5 million in credits for startups, plus hands-on support from operators across recruiting, marketing, go-to-market, HR, visa assistance, and more. The Summer/Fall SR007 cohort runs July 27–October 11, 2026; applications close May 17, 2026 at 11:59 pm PT. Late applications roll into the next cohort.

• a16z Speedrun invests up to $1 million per startup, plus access to over $5 million in credits from 250+ tool providers
• Program provides hands-on operator support (recruiting, marketing, HR, visa help) so startups don't need to hire specialists
• SR007 cohort runs July 27–October 11, 2026, with applications due May 17, 2026 at 11:59 pm PT (late applicants roll into next cohort)
• Joining connects founders to a network of 600+ peers for leads, feedback, and support