A16z Games 为游戏初创公司推出价值 7500 万美元的 SPEEDRUN 加速器

A16z Games 已启动其价值 7500 万美元的 SPEEDRUN 加速器计划的第三批申请流程。该计划将在未来 45 天内向早期游戏初创公司投资 3000 万美元。每家获准加入该计划的初创公司都将获得 75 万美元以及来自领先游戏顾问和投资者的指导。

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

A16z Games 推出价值 7500 万美元的第三个 SPEEDRUN 加速器计划

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.

加利福尼亚州帕洛阿尔托，2024 年 4 月 1 日 - Andreessen Horowitz 游戏和技术投资部门 A16z Games 已正式开放其著名的 7500 万美元 SPEEDRUN 加速器计划第三批申请。这标志着该计划促进游戏行业创新和增长的使命的一个重要里程碑。

Investing in Early-Stage Gaming Startups

投资早期游戏初创公司

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 普通合伙人兼 Games Fund One 监管人 Andrew Chen 的领导下，该计划将在未来 45 天内向有前景的早期游戏初创公司注入 3000 万美元。这些投资将涵盖广泛的子行业，包括人工智能/基础设施、3D 工具、VR/AR、Web3 游戏、游戏化消费应用程序等。

"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.

“对于人工智能和 B2B 初创公司来说，作为潜在客户与所在领域的其他初创公司建立联系，并在产品与市场契合度方面进行沟通，具有巨大的价值，”陈强调。

Exceptional Support and Mentorship

卓越的支持和指导

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.

每家入选第三届 SPEEDRUN 队列的初创公司都将获得 75 万美元的投资，并获得无与伦比的行业导师和顾问网络的支持。这个受人尊敬的专家团队包括 Zynga 联合创始人 Mark Pincus； Emily Greer，Kongregate 联合创始人； Eros Resmini，Discord 联合创始人；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.

“我们项目的参与者不仅获得经济支持，还获得精心策划的行业教练、导师团队和雄心勃勃的创始人社区，”陈解释道。

Proven Track Record of Success

久经考验的成功记录

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 加速器计划在培育游戏初创公司并推动其发展方面拥有良好的记录。令人印象深刻的是，最初一批公司中有 80% 已经从投资者那里获得了后续资金。这强调了该计划有能力识别和支持有潜力改变游戏格局的初创公司。

Rigorous Selection Process

严格的选择过程

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 强调了该项目的高度竞争性，并指出在上一届项目中只有 1% 的申请者被选中。他说：“我们寻求拥有卓越团队、创新理念和对游戏未来清晰愿景的初创公司。”

Invitation to Apply

邀请申请

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 鼓励所有符合条件的早期游戏初创公司申请第三批 SPEEDRUN。申请窗口现已开放，初创公司可以通过A16z网站提交申请。

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

“我们渴望发现并支持下一代游戏创新者，他们将塑造这个充满活力的行业的未来，”陈总结道。