a16z Speedrun SR002

a16z Speedrun SR002 was the second cohort of Andreessen Horowitz's accelerator, running from January to March 2024 in San Francisco. Led by General Partner Andrew Chen, the 12-week program expanded from SR001's gaming focus to encompass broader tech-meets-games themes. Each company received $500,000 via a post-money SAFE. The batch composition reflected diversification: approximately 43% infrastructure and tools companies, 35% game studios, 25% consumer applications, and 49% incorporating AI. SR002 demonstrated Speedrun's evolution from a pure gaming accelerator toward a broader tech platform while maintaining its entertainment DNA. The program extended from 10 to 12 weeks, allowing deeper mentorship and product development. Companies in the batch worked on developer tools, AI-powered creative platforms, gaming infrastructure, and consumer entertainment. The cohort benefited from strong Demo Day attendance with 1,600+ investors. SR002 established the pattern of alternating between San Francisco and Los Angeles locations that would continue in subsequent batches. The batch contributed to Speedrun's growing track record of deploying capital efficiently across the gaming and interactive entertainment ecosystem.