a16z 通过 SPEEDRUN 计划向游戏初创公司投资 3000 万美元

a16z 普通合伙人 Andrew Chen 在 Andreessen Horowitz SPEEDRUN 计划内启动了一项 3000 万美元的投资计划，重点关注游戏相关技术。每个合格的初创公司将获得高达 75 万美元的资金，并获得行业指导和支持。该计划旨在加速技术和游戏交叉领域的创新，特别关注 Web3 初创公司以及 AI、VR 和 AR 等新兴技术。

a16z Invests $30 Million in Gaming Startups Through SPEEDRUN Program

a16z 通过 SPEEDRUN 计划向游戏初创公司投资 3000 万美元

In a significant move aimed at fostering innovation at the intersection of technology and gaming, renowned venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has announced an investment of $30 million in its SPEEDRUN program through the a16z Games Fund One.

著名风险投资公司 Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) 宣布通过 a16z Games Fund One 向其 SPEEDRUN 项目投资 3000 万美元，这是一项旨在促进技术与游戏交叉领域创新的重大举措。

SPEEDRUN: A Platform for Gaming-Related Advancements

SPEEDRUN：游戏相关进步的平台

The SPEEDRUN program is an early-stage accelerator designed to nurture startups that demonstrate exceptional potential in developing gaming-related technologies. Each selected startup will receive funding amounting to $750,000, providing them with the resources necessary to refine and execute their innovative ideas.

SPEEDRUN 计划是一个早期加速器，旨在培育在开发游戏相关技术方面展现出非凡潜力的初创公司。每个入选的初创公司将获得总计 75 万美元的资金，为他们提供完善和执行创新想法所需的资源。

A16z's Commitment to the Gaming Industry

A16z 对游戏行业的承诺

This investment underscores a16z's unwavering belief in the transformative power of gaming. The firm established Games Fund One in 2023 as a $600 million fund dedicated to investing in gaming ventures spanning consoles, PCs, and mobile platforms. The fund is backed by industry luminaries from established tech and gaming giants such as Roblox, Discord, and Riot Games.

这项投资凸显了 a16z 对游戏变革力量的坚定信念。该公司于 2023 年设立了 Games Fund One，这是一支 6 亿美元的基金，专门投资于游戏机、PC 和移动平台的游戏企业。该基金得到了 Roblox、Discord 和 Riot Games 等知名科技和游戏巨头的行业杰出人士的支持。

Strategic Shift Towards Web3 and AI

向 Web3 和 AI 的战略转变

Over the past year, Games Fund One has strategically directed its investments towards areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR). Additionally, the fund has ventured into the realm of Web3.0 startups, recognizing the potential for blockchain technology to revolutionize the gaming landscape.

过去一年，Games Fund One 战略性地将投资投向人工智能 (AI)、虚拟现实 (VR) 和增强现实 (AR) 等领域。此外，该基金还涉足 Web3.0 初创公司领域，认识到区块链技术彻底改变游戏格局的潜力。

a16z's Broader Interest in Web3 Gaming

a16z 对 Web3 游戏更广泛的兴趣

Beyond Games Fund One, a16z has also shown its commitment to blockchain-based gaming projects through its crypto division. The firm has invested in leading companies such as Mythical Games and Voldex, demonstrating its belief in the future of Web3 gaming.

除了游戏基金一号之外，a16z 还通过其加密部门表达了对基于区块链的游戏项目的承诺。该公司投资了 Mythical Games 和 Voldex 等领先公司，表明了其对 Web3 游戏未来的信心。

A Surge in Web3 Gaming Initiatives

Web3 游戏计划激增

The investment by a16z is just one of many recent initiatives aimed at supporting the growth of Web3 gaming. Recently, Immutable and Polygon Labs announced a partnership to establish a $100 million fund specifically dedicated to Web3 gaming. This surge in investment and support is a testament to the industry's rapidly growing momentum and the recognition of its transformative potential.

a16z 的投资只是近期旨在支持 Web3 游戏发展的众多举措之一。最近，Immutable 和 Polygon Labs 宣布合作建立一个 1 亿美元的基金，专门致力于 Web3 游戏。投资和支持的激增证明了该行业的快速增长势头以及对其变革潜力的认可。

Applications and Timeline

申请和时间表

Entrepreneurs and startups interested in participating in the SPEEDRUN program are encouraged to apply by the deadline of May 19, 2024. Following a rigorous selection process, with an anticipated acceptance rate of approximately 1%, successful applicants will be notified by the end of June. The intensive 12-week program will commence thereafter, culminating in the selection of the program's final winners.

我们鼓励有兴趣参与 SPEEDRUN 计划的企业家和初创公司在 2024 年 5 月 19 日截止日期之前提出申请。经过严格的筛选流程，预计录取率约为 1%，成功的申请者将在 6 月底收到通知。随后将开始为期 12 周的密集项目，最终选出该项目的最终获奖者。