Andreessen Horowitz 宣布投资 3000 万美元，助力游戏初创公司

风险投资公司 Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) 通过其 SPEEDRUN 计划向早期以技术为中心的游戏初创公司投资 3000 万美元。此次投资将重点关注人工智能、VR/AR、Web3 游戏、游戏化消费应用程序等。这个为期 12 周的项目为选定的初创公司提供资金、行业支持​​和社区，严格的录取率为 1%。

Andreessen Horowitz Announces $30 Million Investment in Gaming Startups

Andreessen Horowitz 宣布向游戏初创公司投资 3000 万美元

Venture capital powerhouse Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has unveiled plans to earmark $30 million for promising technology-driven gaming startups. This strategic investment will target cutting-edge sectors within the gaming realm, encompassing AI, virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), and the burgeoning Web3 games landscape.

风险投资巨头 Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) 公布了为有前途的技术驱动型游戏初创公司拨款 3000 万美元的计划。这项战略投资将瞄准游戏领域的前沿领域，包括人工智能、虚拟现实和增强现实 (VR/AR) 以及新兴的 Web3 游戏领域。

"Our focus is on the convergence of TECH x GAMES, which encompasses AI infrastructure, 3D tools, VR/AR, Web3 games, gamified consumer applications, and a wide range of other innovations," stated Andrew Chen, a seasoned general partner at a16z and head of the firm's Games One Fund.

a16z 经验丰富的普通合伙人 Andrew Chen 表示：“我们的重点是技术 x 游戏的融合，其中包括人工智能基础设施、3D 工具、VR/AR、Web3 游戏、游戏化消费者应用程序以及广泛的其他创新。”兼该公司 Games One 基金的负责人。

The $30 million investment will be distributed over the next 45 days through a16z's renowned early-stage accelerator program, SPEEDRUN. Each startup accepted into the program will receive a generous grant of $750,000.

3000 万美元的投资将在未来 45 天内通过 a16z 著名的早期加速器计划 SPEEDRUN 进行分配。每家接受该计划的初创公司都将获得 75 万美元的慷慨资助。

"SPEEDRUN is a comprehensive 12-week program designed to provide participants with seed capital, industry expertise from coaches and mentors, and access to a vibrant ecosystem of driven founders," explained Chen.

“SPEEDRUN 是一项为期 12 周的综合计划，旨在为参与者提供种子资金、教练和导师的行业专业知识，以及进入充满活力的创始人生态系统的机会，”陈解释道。

a16z maintains an inclusive approach to startup selection, welcoming applications from teams ranging from nascent ideas to those with established products and revenue streams. However, the competition for admission to SPEEDRUN is highly competitive, with a mere 1% of applicants being accepted in the previous cohort.

a16z 对初创公司的选择保持包容性的态度，欢迎各种团队的申请，从新生的想法到拥有成熟产品和收入来源的团队。然而，SPEEDRUN 的入学竞争非常激烈，在上一届的申请者中只有 1% 被录取。

"Remarkably, an impressive 80% of businesses from SPEEDRUN's inaugural cohort successfully secured funding from investors after Demo Day," Chen noted.

Chen 指出：“值得注意的是，SPEEDRUN 首批企业中有 80% 的企业在演示日后成功获得了投资者的融资。”

Aspiring startups have until May 19 to submit their applications. The intensive 12-week program will commence on July 29 and conclude on October 20, 2024, in the heart of Los Angeles, California.

有抱负的初创公司必须在 5 月 19 日之前提交申请。这个为期 12 周的强化课程将于 7 月 29 日在加利福尼亚州洛杉矶市中心开始，并于 2024 年 10 月 20 日结束。

Web3 gaming startups that have successfully graduated from a16z's SPEEDRUN program include Matchday, a captivating soccer-themed game, and Promodium, a game powered by nonfungible tokens (NFTs).

已成功从 a16z 的 SPEEDRUN 计划毕业的 Web3 游戏初创公司包括 Matchday（一款迷人的足球主题游戏）和 Promodium（一款由不可替代代币（NFT）驱动的游戏）。

Chen spearheads a16z's $600 million Game Fund One, launched in 2022. The fund boasts a diverse portfolio, including investments in established gaming giants like Roblox, Sandbox, and Sky Marvis, the creators of the popular blockchain game Axie Infinity.

Chen 领导了 a16z 于 2022 年推出的 6 亿美元游戏基金一号。该基金拥有多元化的投资组合，包括对 Roblox、Sandbox 和 Sky Marvis 等老牌游戏巨头的投资，这些巨头是流行区块链游戏 Axie Infinity 的创造者。

Beyond SPEEDRUN, a16z has also made strategic investments in blockchain-based gaming ventures through its cryptocurrency division. Notable beneficiaries include Mythical Games, Yield Guild Games, Azra Games, CCP Games, NOD games, and Voldex.

除了 SPEEDRUN 之外，a16z 还通过其加密货币部门对基于区块链的游戏企业进行了战略投资。值得注意的受益者包括 Mythical Games、Yield Guild Games、Azra Games、CCP Games、NOD games 和 Voldex。

The Web3 gaming market is poised for exponential growth, with analysts predicting a surge from $154 billion to $614 billion by 2030. This impressive expansion, projected at a compounded annual growth rate of 21.8%, underscores the immense potential and investment opportunities within this dynamic sector.

Web3 游戏市场有望呈指数级增长，分析师预测到 2030 年将从 1,540 亿美元激增至 6,140 亿美元。这种令人印象深刻的扩张，预计复合年增长率为 21.8%，凸显了这个充满活力的行业的巨大潜力和投资机会。