A16z Games 為遊戲新創公司推出價值 7,500 萬美元的 SPEEDRUN 加速器

A16z Games 已啟動其價值 7,500 萬美元的 SPEEDRUN 加速器計劃的第三批申請流程。該計劃將在未來 45 天內向早期遊戲新創公司投資 3000 萬美元。每家獲準加入該計劃的新創公司都將獲得 75 萬美元以及來自領先遊戲顧問和投資者的指導。

A16z Games Unveils Third Cohort for $75 Million SPEEDRUN Accelerator Program

A16z Games 推出價值 7,500 萬美元的第三個 SPEEDRUN 加速器計劃

Palo Alto, California, April 1, 2024 - Andreessen Horowitz Games and Technology investment unit, A16z Games, has officially opened applications for the third cohort of its prestigious $75 million SPEEDRUN Accelerator program. This marks a significant milestone in the program's mission to foster innovation and growth in the gaming industry.

加州帕洛阿爾托，2024 年 4 月 1 日 - Andreessen Horowitz 遊戲和技術投資部門 A16z Games 已正式開放其著名的 7500 萬美元 SPEEDRUN 加速器計劃第三批申請。這標誌著該計劃促進遊戲產業創新和成長的使命的一個重要里程碑。

Investing in Early-Stage Gaming Startups

投資早期遊戲新創公司

Under the leadership of Andrew Chen, general partner at A16z and overseer of Games Fund One, the program will inject $30 million over the next 45 days into promising early-stage gaming startups. These investments will span a wide range of sub-sectors, including AI/infrastructure, 3D tools, VR/AR, Web3 games, gamified consumer apps, and more.

在 A16z 普通合夥人兼 Games Fund One 監管人 Andrew Chen 的領導下，該計劃將在未來 45 天內向有前景的早期遊戲新創公司注入 3000 萬美元。這些投資將涵蓋廣泛的子行業，包括人工智慧/基礎設施、3D 工具、VR/AR、Web3 遊戲、遊戲化消費應用程式等。

"For AI and B2B startups, there's immense value in connecting with other startups in their space as potential customers and as they navigate product-market fit," Chen emphasized.

「對於人工智慧和 B2B 新創公司來說，作為潛在客戶與所在領域的其他新創公司建立聯繫，並在產品與市場契合度方面進行溝通，具有巨大的價值，」陳強調。

Exceptional Support and Mentorship

卓越的支持和指導

Each startup accepted into the third SPEEDRUN cohort will secure a $750,000 investment alongside access to an unparalleled network of industry mentors and advisors. This esteemed group of experts includes Mark Pincus, co-founder of Zynga; Emily Greer, co-founder of Kongregate; Eros Resmini, co-founder of Discord; and Kevin Lin of Twitch.

每家入選第三屆 SPEEDRUN 隊列的新創公司都將獲得 75 萬美元的投資，並獲得無與倫比的行業導師和顧問網絡的支持。這個受人尊敬的專家團隊包括 Zynga 共同創辦人 Mark Pincus； Emily Greer，Kongregate 共同創辦人； Eros Resmini，Discord 共同創辦人；和 Twitch 的 Kevin Lin。

"Participants in our program receive not only financial support but also a carefully curated team of industry coaches, mentors, and a community of ambitious founders," Chen explained.

「我們計畫的參與者不僅獲得經濟支持，還獲得精心策劃的行業教練、導師團隊和雄心勃勃的創始人社區，」陳解釋道。

Proven Track Record of Success

久經考驗的成功紀錄

The SPEEDRUN Accelerator program has a proven track record of nurturing gaming startups and driving their growth. An impressive 80% of companies from its initial cohort have secured follow-on funding from investors. This underscores the program's ability to identify and support startups with the potential to transform the gaming landscape.

SPEEDRUN 加速器計劃在培育遊戲新創公司並推動其發展方面擁有良好的記錄。令人印象深刻的是，最初一批公司中有 80% 已經從投資者那裡獲得了後續資金。這強調了該計劃有能力識別和支持有潛力改變遊戲格局的新創公司。

Rigorous Selection Process

嚴格的選擇過程

Chen highlighted the highly competitive nature of the program, noting that only 1% of applicants were selected in the previous cohort. "We seek startups with exceptional teams, innovative ideas, and a clear vision for the future of gaming," he said.

Chen 強調了該計畫的高度競爭性，並指出在上一屆計畫中只有 1% 的申請者被選中。他說：“我們尋求擁有卓越團隊、創新理念和對遊戲未來清晰願景的新創公司。”

Invitation to Apply

邀請申請

A16z Games encourages all eligible early-stage gaming startups to apply for the third SPEEDRUN cohort. The application window is now open, and startups can submit their applications through the A16z website.

A16z Games 鼓勵所有符合資格的早期遊戲新創公司申請第三批 SPEEDRUN。申請窗口現已開放，新創公司可以透過A16z網站提交申請。

"We are eager to discover and support the next generation of gaming innovators who will shape the future of this dynamic industry," Chen concluded.

「我們渴望發現並支持下一代遊戲創新者，他們將塑造這個充滿活力的行業的未來，」陳總結道。