accelerator profile
a16z START (historical)
Company-specific investment terms; current standard not published · US (historical) · Needs confirmation
ApplicationsNeeds confirmation
FundingUp to $1M (2022 launch terms; not confirmed current)
LocationUS (historical)
a16z START (historical) program details and official sources are available for review on the StayClued directory.
Tier 3tier-1pre-seed
Official siteOpen in the live directory
Current application context
Program intake
This listing is historical and does not represent a current application cycle.
Key facts
| Check size | Up to $1M (2022 launch terms; not confirmed current) |
| Terms | Company-specific investment terms; current standard not published |
| Stage | pre-seed (historical launch thesis) |
| Applications | Closed |
| Location | US (historical) |
| Remote friendly | No |
| Sectors | generalist, ai |
| Status | closed |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
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Sources
- a16z.com/introducing-a16z-start — Current canonical URL for the official 2022 launch announcement. Its former apply target now redirects to a16z's general portfolio, and START is absent from the current Programs navigation. (checked 2026-08-21)
- a16z.com/2022/04/18/introducing-a6z-start — Official 2022 launch announcement; historical investment ceiling and thesis (checked 2026-08-10)
