# Pahdo Labs

> Anime RPG studio (Halcyon Zero) building vertical UGC platform for anime-style game mods.

## Why it is interesting

Jonathan Lai led a16z A; thesis is Roblox-for-anime with generative AI lowering creation barriers.

## Profile

- **Stage:** series-a
- **Status:** private
- **Industries:** generalist-tech
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- a16z portfolio status: Active
- Series A (2023): $15M led by a16z Games; Pear VC among participants (GamesBeat)
- Building Halcyon Zero anime RPG plus AI-assisted UGC platform (a16z announcement)

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/pear-vc

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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