Andreessen Horowitz 向遊戲新創公司注資 3,000 萬美元，推動技術進步

創投公司 Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) 宣布向專門從事人工智慧、VR/AR 和 Web3 遊戲的遊戲新創公司投資 3,000 萬美元。透過其「SPEEDRUN」計劃，a16z 將在未來 45 天內投資最多 40 家新創公司，為每位參與者提供 75 萬美元。

Andreessen Horowitz Pours $30 Million into Gaming Startups, Spearheading Technological Innovation

Andreessen Horowitz 向遊戲新創公司注資 3,000 萬美元，引領技術創新

In a strategic move to fuel the burgeoning gaming industry, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a renowned venture capital firm, has unveiled a $30 million investment initiative targeting technology-driven gaming startups. This significant investment underscores a16z's commitment to fostering innovation at the intersection of technology and gaming.

為了推動蓬勃發展的遊戲產業，著名創投公司 Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) 推出了一項針對技術驅動型遊戲新創公司的 3,000 萬美元投資計畫。這項重大投資凸顯了 a16z 對促進技術與遊戲交叉領域創新的承諾。

"Our focus is on investing at the confluence of TECH x GAMES, encompassing AI/infrastructure, 3D tools, VR/AR, Web3 games, gamified consumer applications, and an array of other exciting sub-segments," proclaimed Andrew Chen, a general partner at a16z and head of the firm's Games One Fund.

「我們的重點是投資科技與遊戲的融合，涵蓋人工智慧/基礎設施、3D 工具、VR/AR、Web3 遊戲、遊戲化消費者應用程式以及一系列其他令人興奮的細分市場，」總經理Andrew Chen 表示。a16z 合夥人兼該公司 Games One 基金負責人。

This $30 million investment will be disbursed over the next 45 days through a16z's early-stage accelerator program known as "SPEEDRUN." Each startup accepted into the program will receive a substantial $750,000 in seed funding, providing a crucial boost to their development and growth.

這筆 3000 萬美元的投資將在未來 45 天內透過 a16z 名為「SPEEDRUN」的早期加速器計畫支付。每家接受該計劃的新創公司都將獲得 75 萬美元的種子資金，為它們的發展和成長提供至關重要的推動力。

"SPEEDRUN is a comprehensive 12-week program that not only provides financial support but also offers invaluable industry mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities to participating startups," remarked Chen.

「SPEEDRUN 是一項為期 12 週的綜合計劃，不僅提供財務支持，還為參與的新創公司提供寶貴的行業指導、指導和交流機會，」Chen 表示。

a16z maintains an open and inclusive approach to startup selection, welcoming both nascent teams with promising ideas and more established entities with existing products and revenue streams.

a16z 對新創公司的選擇保持開放和包容的態度，歡迎擁有有前景想法的新生團隊和擁有現有產品和收入來源的成熟實體。

"We understand the competitive nature of our SPEEDRUN program, with only a select few meeting our rigorous criteria," acknowledged Chen. "However, our commitment to nurturing the next generation of gaming entrepreneurs remains unwavering, as evidenced by the impressive track record of our previous cohort."

「我們了解 SPEEDRUN 計劃的競爭性質，只有少數人符合我們嚴格的標準，」陳承認。 “然而，我們對培養下一代遊戲企業家的承諾仍然堅定不移，我們上一代的令人印象深刻的記錄就證明了這一點。”

Indeed, Chen highlighted that an impressive 80% of companies that participated in the inaugural SPEEDRUN cohort successfully secured additional funding from investors following the program's culminating Demo Day.

事實上，Chen 強調，在該專案的最終演示日之後，參與首屆 SPEEDRUN 隊列的公司中有 80% 的公司成功地從投資者那裡獲得了額外資金，這一點令人印象深刻。

Applications for the SPEEDRUN program are now open and will remain so until May 19th. The 12-week program will commence on July 29th and conclude on October 20th, 2024, taking place in the vibrant tech hub of Los Angeles, California.

SPEEDRUN 計劃的申請現已開放，並將持續到 5 月 19 日。該計畫為期 12 週，將於 7 月 29 日開始，並於 2024 年 10 月 20 日結束，地點為加州洛杉磯充滿活力的科技中心。

a16z's SPEEDRUN program has already produced a number of notable Web3 gaming startups, including Matchday, a soccer-themed Web3 game, and Promodium, a platform for nonfungible tokens (NFTs).

a16z 的 SPEEDRUN 計畫已經催生了許多著名的 Web3 遊戲新創公司，包括足球主題 Web3 遊戲 Matchday 和非同質代幣 (NFT) 平台 Promodium。

"We are excited to see the transformative power of Web3 technology unfold within the gaming industry," stated Chen. "Our investment in these startups is a testament to our belief in the potential of Web3 to revolutionize the way games are created, played, and experienced."

「我們很高興看到 Web3 技術的變革力量在遊戲產業中展現出來，」Chen 表示。 “我們對這些新創公司的投資證明了我們相信 Web3 具有徹底改變遊戲創建、玩和體驗方式的潛力。”

Chen oversees a16z's $600 million Game Fund One, launched in 2022 and boasting a portfolio that includes investments in industry giants such as Roblox, The Sandbox, and Sky Marvis, the creators of the popular blockchain game Axie Infinity.

Chen 負責管理 a16z 的 6 億美元 Game Fund One，該基金於 2022 年推出，其投資組合包括對 Roblox、The Sandbox 和 Sky Marvis（熱門區塊鏈遊戲 Axie Infinity 的創造者）等行業巨頭的投資。

Beyond its investment in gaming startups, a16z has also made strategic investments in blockchain-based gaming ventures through its cryptocurrency division, partnering with the likes of Mythical Games, Yield Guild Games, Azra Games, CCP Games, NOD Games, and Voldex.

除了對遊戲新創公司的投資之外，a16z 還透過其加密貨幣部門對基於區塊鏈的遊戲企業進行了戰略投資，並與Mythical Games、Yield Guild Games、Azra Games、CCP Games、NOD Games 和Voldex 等公司合作。

The Web3 gaming market is poised for significant growth, projected to surge from a current market valuation of $154 billion to a staggering $614 billion by the year 2030, according to a recent report by Fortune Business Insights, indicating a remarkable compounded annual growth rate of 21.8%.

根據財富商業洞察(Fortune Business Insights) 最近的一份報告，Web3 遊戲市場預計將顯著成長，預計到2030 年將從目前的1,540 億美元市場估值飆升至驚人的6,140 億美元，複合年增長率高達21.8% %。

a16z's substantial investment in the gaming industry is a resounding affirmation of the firm's confidence in the transformative potential of technology and Web3 to shape the future of entertainment and digital innovation.

a16z 對遊戲產業的大量投資充分肯定了該公司對科技和 Web3 塑造娛樂和數位創新未來的變革潛力的信心。