Building the
Future of Games
Over the past decade, games have radically transformed from packaged entertainment to social network-like online services that scale like consumer technology companies. Today’s games also drive innovation across the entire consumer ecosystem through new methods of engagement, retention, and monetization. We believe that games will play a pivotal role in defining how we socialize, play, and work over the next century.
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Investing in Kaedim
We’re excited to announce A16Z GAMES' investment in Kaedim, a new type of co-development platform providing AI-powered art outsourcing.
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Tech x Games Accelerator Coming to Los Angeles Summer ‘24
Our intensive 12-week program is highly selective, with ~ 1% of applicants accepted in our last cohort. Participants are supported not just with capital, but also by a highly curated set of industry coaches, mentors, and...
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Unbundling the Game Engine: The Rise of Next Generation 3D Creation Engines
The emergence of generative AI, cloud computing, and new spatial platforms is poised to disrupt 3D creation end-to-end.
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Big Ideas in Tech for 2024
Smart energy grids. Voice-first companion apps. Programmable medicines. AI tools for kids. We asked over 40 partners across a16z to preview one big idea they believe will drive innovation in the coming year.
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Play to Win: Mobile Game Soft Launch Best Practices
Exploring soft launch best practices, myths, and limitations to determine the right strategy to soft launch your game.
Introducing SPEEDRUN
SPEEDRUN is our accelerator for startups at the intersection of Tech x Games. We invest $750K in each selected company.
Meet the Team
Our team supports the developers in the games industry that we believe will play a pivotal role in defining how we play, socialize, and work over the next century.
Portfolio
Come See What We’re Building
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