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Deadline Dream Alert #2 Hello Founders, if you're building in AI/Playable Apps/Games Studios /AR/VR/Infra + Tools/UGC/Interactive Platforms/Web3 Then apply for the Jan '25 cohort for A16Z GAMES SPEEDRUN Tech x Games 12-week accelerator. Details below👇 - $750K Investment for each startup - 12-week program from 01/06 to 03/21 with IRL speakers, office hours, personalized coaching, and events Andrew Chen is one of the smartest VC in the Silicon Valley. He is a General Partner for A16Z GAMES, focused on the intersection of tech and gaming — this includes AI, studios, infrastructure, and consumer apps. Do check his newsletter, a must for every dreamer. Dreamers, like this post to spread the word. Link in the comment Apply yourself / tag friends/teams you think should apply! Follow Bharat75AI for regular startup updates Last date - 1 Oct 12:30 PM IST #DreamOn #SanFrancisco #AI #LastMinuteAlerts #Startups

We're investing $75M into early stage gaming x tech startups this year! And no this is not an April Fools joke. What you'll get with A16Z GAMES SPEEDRUN: 💰 $750K in capital ☀️ 12 weeks in sunny LA with a slick new office in Santa Monica ⏱️ The best way to start working with us A16Z GAMES, we'll be spending nights and weekends helping you get your company set up 📖 Deep dives on game design, B2B GTM, engaging creators, talent / hiring, finding PMF, etc. 😲 Top industry experts like Mark Pincus, Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, Kevin Lin, Joe Tung, Steven Snow, Michael Chow, Ben "Cohh" Cassell (list keeps on going) But what's more important than all that is the community of great founders. Startups can be a solitary and lonely job, and having a group of talented folks around you to push you and help you through the dark times can be invaluable. SPEEDRUN founders are already angel investing in and using each other's tech for their startups! Apply here if all this sounds interesting: http://sr.a16z.com So what're we looking for? This program is very competitive; our last batch had a 1% acceptance rate. Beyond that, we're pretty open minded. We have seasoned founders just starting out with an idea, and companies with 100K+ MAU or millions of recurring revenue. We're also looking for more than just game studios. Our last batch was: 🤖 49% AI, many with PhDs from Stanford, MIT, or Oxford ⚙️ 43% infra + tools, hailing from companies such as Zynga, Google, Palantir, Square, and Discord 🎮 35% game studios, with veterans from Blizzard, Epic, Rocket League, Jam City, and Supercell 📱 25% gamified consumer apps/platforms, alumni of Crunchyroll, Canva, Dapper Labs, and Snap <Like, comment, share, etc. for reach>

Big Karma - Startup Pitch Now Live! 🚀 Up next from our 2024 Accelerator cohort, we’re excited to share Big Karma's pitch video featuring founder Pascal Clarysse! About Big Karma 🎮  Big Karma produces video games and digital entertainment starring action heroes and champions who leverage their disability to win: Phenoms - Be Impossible Location📍  United States Ask 🌱 Big Karma is currently fundraising. If you’d like to support their mission or learn more, please contact Big Karma to schedule a meeting. Learn More ℹ️ Visit our website for more details about Big Karma, including accessible versions of this pitch, and more info! Access our website at, https://bit.ly/3CpeQfc Video Description: Startup pitch presentation featuring Pascal Clarysse of Big Karma, presenting in a studio with a vibrant purple backdrop. Pascal speaks directly to the camera as the video transitions between him and Big Karma’s pitch presentation slides materials. The video ends with a call to action, text ‘Support Us Phenoms’, alongside a QR code and URL for Big Karma. #DisabilityTech #Remarkable #AccessibleGaming #InclusiveGaming #Gamer #DisabilityInGames #AdaptiveGaming #GameAccessibility 

SPEEDRUN is investing $23,000,000 in the next 2 weeks - applications link👇 thread questions below + share with founders that are raising!! Sectors where we've invested so far: - 3D creation tools - gamified AI dating - real money digital slots - superchat gaming apps - ... with many more in the pipe Just a few of the speakers from our previous cohorts: - Mark Pincus, cofounder of Zynga - Spencer Rascoff, cofounder of Zillow - Sean Rad, cofounder of Tinder - Nikita Bier, cofounder of Gas - Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz - ... and much more Common questions / concerns worth clarifying: ❓Do I have to move to SF? Not permanently - you just need to be in town for a single day each week during the 3 month program. ❓Does my whole team need to be there? No. Only one founder needs to participant in the program - though more are welcome if desired. ❓Is it only games? Not at all - 1/3 of our bets have been studios. Game tech, gamified consumer, 3d tech, etc all fit ❓How much do we get? $750k for an equity stake in your company ❓Should I apply if [x] If you're raising and want to take a shot, then take it. It will not hurt you to apply twice, or to apply and not be selected. ------ The progam has already catapulted several pre-seed companies into full-fledged series A investments, and we're only 2.5 cohorts in 🚀 🚀 🚀 JOIN US!!! >>> https://bit.ly/750k4u <<<

Back in 2022, SpaceJammit Co-Founder Dee Ridgeway joined the #visionariesonly campaign as motivation to push towards his vision and launch his idea for a start-up. And here we are today with SpaceJammit, a groundbreaking file sharing app with unlimited potential! We're so grateful for the support we've received so far and can't wait to see where the rest of 2024 takes us. Let's learn a little more about Dee and his vision... ⭐What is your name, age, and location? Dee Ridgeway , Co Founder of SpaceJammit, 54, Delaware ⭐What is your vision? To provide a service for file sharing that is easy, simple, and quick for ‘power users’ to share large or numerous files (video, audio, pdf, images, etc.) that maintains high fidelity and is the simplest to use. ⭐How can people support you? If you need to quickly send a 7min video or 100 plus pics from your pc or mobile to friends/family, how would you do it? Problem solved, try SpaceJammit. Click launch and sign up at www.spacejammit.com. #SpaceJammit #FileSharing #DigitalOrganization #ImageSharing #VideoSharing #MobileApp #startup #startupstories

The PixelPaddle Team is eager to deepen its understanding of the local startup ecosystem by participating in sessions led by various mentors and organizations in the field. Recently, Meer Anwar the CEO of PixelPaddle and several senior team members attended a #BCTech session focused on sustainable growth strategies for entering new markets. These sessions are invaluable for the team, as they provide essential context, enhance product features, and support sustainable growth initiatives. #BCTech #PixelPaddle #Sports #Metaverse #NewMarkets #SustainableGrowth https://lnkd.in/gBmnkpU5

🔥 Gaming Startups Back in the Spotlight As Funding Rebounds 🤖 After a prolonged funding drought, gaming startups are witnessing a resurgence in investor interest. In Q1 2024, $265 million poured into early-stage gaming rounds globally, a 65% increase from the previous quarter and a nearly fourfold jump from Q3 2023’s multi-year low. This upswing is fueled by optimism around small studios’ ability to create hit games, aided by user-friendly developer tools that prioritize creativity over technical prowess. 🐦 For startup founders in the gaming space, this renewed investor enthusiasm presents promising opportunities. However, securing funding remains competitive, as current levels are still far below the 2021 peak. Founders must showcase their games’ potential to captivate audiences and leverage industry tailwinds, such as the rise of independent developers and the appetite for well-known consumer brands in the public markets. #CapitalStats

🤓 It's demo week! Time to dig deep in tech partner convos. What are your best questions? 🛠 This week at Taylor Black Studios, we're exploring technical solutions for a new insights-as-a-service start up. To better understand feasibility, we'll get into the nitty gritty of what a tech stack could look like, and what's really required for a MVP. 💬 So, let's see if we can encourage a community conversation for others in similar positions: We'd love to hear... - What lessons you've learned by working with tech partners - Your do's and don't's for building long-term tech partner relationships - Your #1 question to ask in a MVP feasibility session 🏅 Let us know in the comments! #venturebuilding #earlystage #startup #innovation #feasibility #techpartner #techstack #mvp #insights #community #discussion #design #testing #experimentation #backend

Calling All Web3, AI, and Gaming Enthusiasts! Hey everyone, I'm thrilled to announce that Hackingly is partnering with soonami.io GmbH Venturethon for an incredible opportunity for founders and developers! This 10-day virtual sprint is designed to help your Web3, AI, or Gaming project take off. Here's what you can expect: - We'll kick things off on June 17th with team-building exercises to help you form a dream team. - From June 21st to 30th, you'll have a dedicated week to build and refine your project with support from Soonami's expert mentors. - Compete for a chance to win a share of a massive $125k funding pool, plus an additional $25k in prizes! - The entire program is remote-first, so you can participate from anywhere in the world. This is a first-come, first-served opportunity, so don't miss out! Apply now before applications close on June 17th: https://lnkd.in/gEzgK-Q6 We can't wait to see your amazing ideas come to life! Let's build the future together. #SoonamiVenturethon #Web3 #AI #Gaming #Founders #Startups #Hackingly #funding #founders #venturecapital

Meta's Threads has launched a new "activity status" feature designed to show when users are online, similar to real-time platforms like X. The feature was announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, highlighting that it will help foster real-time conversations. However, users have the option to disable this feature if they choose. While the update encourages engagement, some concerns have been raised regarding privacy and potential misuse, especially in the absence of DMs on Threads. The rollout begins today, with more details expected soon. For the latest updates, stay tuned to Founding Startups. #Meta #Threads #ActivityStatus #TechUpdate #SocialMedia #RealTimeEngagement #PrivacyMatters #TechNews