A16z

a16z's main funds do not take cold pitches. There is no pitch form or published pitch address on a16z.com, so for their core practices you need a warm introduction from a portfolio founder, an LP, or someone who knows the relevant partner, targeting the specific team by sector. The one open route is a16z speedrun, their early stage program, which accepts applications from anyone at speedrun.a16z.com/apply on a rolling basis, with reviews usually in 4 to 6 weeks.

speedrun.a16z.com/applya16z speedrun early stage program only, not the main seed, venture, growth, crypto or bio funds

Worth knowing. Speedrun's deal is fixed and non-negotiable in practice: 500k for 10 percent on a SAFE plus another 500k in your next round within 18 months, with pro rata rights and no board seat. It also requires 12 weeks in person in San Francisco, so it is unsuitable if you cannot relocate or if you have already priced a round above that valuation. Already-funded early stage companies can still apply.

Built from 76 rounds we recorded since Jan 17, 2023.