Andreessen Horowitz introduces the Crypto Startup School.
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Venture fund Andreessen Horowitz announces its Crypto Startup School
To incentivize participation, a16z is set to invest $500,000 in each participating startup.
Startups can apply through November 30

The venture firm Andreessen Horowitz has announced the launch of its accelerator known as the 'Crypto Startup School,' aimed at nurturing Web3 entrepreneurs. This program covers essential aspects of starting a crypto venture, ranging from protocol development to market strategies.
Scheduled to run from March 6 to May 26, 2023, in Los Angeles, the 'Crypto Startup School' invites applications until November 30. After the application period, a16z will conduct interviews to select participants by January 2023. official website This upcoming program will offer invaluable mentorship from successful founders and insights from industry experts. Participants will also have the chance to network with fellow developers and entrepreneurs. Additionally, Andreessen Horowitz will invest $500,000 into each participating startup, securing a 7% equity stake along with other standard terms.
A16z stands as a prominent player in the crypto investment landscape. Earlier this year, the firm led a significant funding round for the virtual gaming platform Ready Player Me, which successfully raised $56 million. They also took charge of the Series A funding for NFT Collective PROOF, bringing in $50 million. In September, the firm backed the crypto startup Sardine, contributing to its total of $51.5 million in funding.

Over the last year, numerous prominent Web2 firms have ventured into the Web3 space by launching their own accelerators. For instance, on October 19, luxury digital retailer Farfetch announced its participation in a 12-week accelerator program called 'Dream Assembly Base Camp.' led the Series B round In July, The Walt Disney Company kicked off its own accelerator program that highlights immersive experiences and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and NFTs. ed the Series B round Arianna Simpson, an entrepreneur and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, is involved in this initiative.
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