a16z crypto (CSX / Crypto Startup Accelerator) · Crypto · Incubator
CSX (Crypto Startup Accelerator)
a16z crypto's intensive, in-person accelerator for early-stage crypto and web3 startups, investing $500,000 for 7% equity and providing mentorship, workshops, and access to the a16z network, culminating in a Demo Day. Runs two cohorts per year in rotating cities.
Who can apply
- Eligibility
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- Location
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- Funding
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Round history
| Round | Window | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSX Spring 2024 (London) | Dates not recordedClosed | Not stated | a16zcrypto.com |
| CSX Fall 2024 (New York City) | Dates not recordedClosed | Not stated | a16zcrypto.com |
| CSX 04 (Spring 2025, San Francisco) | Dates not recordedClosed | Not stated | a16zcrypto.com |
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Funding evidence
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program terms
a16z-crypto-csx
investment · cash, in_kind · unknown
Published minimum investment of $500,000 for accepted CSX 04 companies; contractual financing terms apply. (cash)
Minimum is not a maximum or a promise of a completed payment.
Scope: CSX 04 (Spring 2025, San Francisco).
Evidence scope
The CSX 04 announcement describes accelerator support and investment of at least USD 500,000 per admitted company. This is a historical cohort description, not evidence of a current open call or individual payment.
Evidence and field provenance (7 fields)
https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/announcing-the-csx-04-cohort-in-san-francisco/
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