2weeks Secures $1.25 Million in Pre-Seed Funding

2weeks, a newly established studio, has successfully raised $1.25 million in its pre-seed funding round. This investment was led by A16Z, and as part of the deal, 2weeks will also participate in A16Z's Speedrun accelerator program. Other notable contributors to this funding round include Anorak Ventures, Blue Heron Ventures, and several prominent industry figures such as Brendan Iribe, Ben 'CohhCarnage' Cassel, Art Min, Nate Mitchell, Nirav Patel, and Jamie Stormbreaker. The raised capital will be utilized to drive the development of additional projects within the studio, focusing on innovative, web-based, and experimental titles with shorter development cycles. Founded by seasoned AAA industry veterans Brandon Dillon and Richard Foge, 2weeks has already made its mark with the release of its debut title, Homestretch Bet. This investment is part of A16Z's broader initiative to support emerging game startups, as evidenced by its $75 million investment in its third annual accelerator program announced earlier this year.