Crypto Startup Accelerator

Accelerating development and product-market fit for early-stage startups building with blockchain technologies

a16z CSX connects founders with capital, a network of industry experts, and a cohort of leading web3 teams. Our intensive program focuses on the expertise, mentorship, and support startups need to build ambitious products across industries.

    Industries
    AI
    infrastructure
    gaming
    ecommerce
    social
    finance
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    What people are saying
    “It’s amazing being exposed to so many people who’ve thought deeply about every aspect of running a business.”
    Luke Gibson, COO, Playmint
    London 2024
    PROGRAM OVERVIEW
    Master the fundamentals
    Finding product-market fit
    Building business models
    Navigating web3 infrastructure
    Decentralizing & tokenizing
    Crafting a go-to-market strategy
    Creating a brand
    Hiring & managing a team
    Pitching & fundraising
    Managing legal
    & regulatory issues
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    Build with industry experts
    Gain access to the broader a16z network of potential customers, advisors, and investors to help develop and scale your company
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    JOIN THE NEXT CSX COHORT
    SPRING 2025
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    Our next cohort starts this Spring in San Francisco. Applications open January 8, 2025.

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