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Sequoia Arc
Sequoia Arc is a biannual seed-stage catalyst program that helps pre-seed and seed founders build enduring, category-defining companies through funding, mentorship, community, and company building frameworks.
Pioneer
$20K for 1% equity (or advisory only); virtual startup contest with mentors.
Antler
Global early-stage investor providing $200–$250K for ~8–9% equity in a 6-week residency.
Alliance Accelerator
Alliance is a leading global crypto and Web3 accelerator & founder community that helps startups reach escape velocity with funding, mentorship, and structured programming
Betaworks AI Camp
$500K investment from a Betaworks-led syndicate for AI startups.
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
Vercel AI Accelerator
A 6-week accelerator program for 40 AI builders, providing over $6M in credits from leading AI platforms.
Google for Startups Accelerator
Equity-free accelerator: no cash funding, but up to $100K GCP credits.
Founder Institute
16-week pre-seed accelerator/education program; participants share equity, often receive $10–$20K each.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
Sequoia Arc
Sequoia Arc is a biannual seed-stage catalyst program that helps pre-seed and seed founders build enduring, category-defining companies through funding, mentorship, community, and company building frameworks.
Pioneer
$20K for 1% equity (or advisory only); virtual startup contest with mentors.
Antler
Global early-stage investor providing $200–$250K for ~8–9% equity in a 6-week residency.
Alliance Accelerator
Alliance is a leading global crypto and Web3 accelerator & founder community that helps startups reach escape velocity with funding, mentorship, and structured programming
Betaworks AI Camp
$500K investment from a Betaworks-led syndicate for AI startups.
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
Vercel AI Accelerator
A 6-week accelerator program for 40 AI builders, providing over $6M in credits from leading AI platforms.
Google for Startups Accelerator
Equity-free accelerator: no cash funding, but up to $100K GCP credits.
Founder Institute
16-week pre-seed accelerator/education program; participants share equity, often receive $10–$20K each.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
What You'll Find
- Accelerator: Accelerators offer intensive programs designed to help startups grow rapidly through mentorship, funding, and access to networks.
- Average duration: 3 months
- Specialized programs: Opportunities tagged with accelerator
Benefits
- $1.2M in Vercel credits ($30k per participant, $12k for winners)
- $1M in AWS credits ($25k per participant)
- 12-week AI-focused accelerator program
- $120,000 seed investment for ~7% equity
- 10-week intensive accelerator
Application Tips
- Research each program thoroughly to understand their specific requirements and what they're looking for
- Reach out to program alumni or current participants to gain insights into the application process
- Tailor your application to highlight how your project aligns with the program's goals and values
- Research the accelerator's track record, including success stories and portfolio companies
- Understand the time commitment required, as most accelerators are intensive full-time programs
- Research the accelerator's track record, including success stories and portfolio companies
Sequoia Arc
Sequoia Arc is a biannual seed-stage catalyst program that helps pre-seed and seed founders build enduring, category-defining companies through funding, mentorship, community, and company building frameworks.
Antler
Global early-stage investor providing $200–$250K for ~8–9% equity in a 6-week residency.
Vercel AI Accelerator
A 6-week accelerator program for 40 AI builders, providing over $6M in credits from leading AI platforms.
Z Fellows
A one-week accelerator connecting early-stage technical builders with billion-dollar founders for mentorship and lifelong support.
Alliance Accelerator
Alliance is a leading global crypto and Web3 accelerator & founder community that helps startups reach escape velocity with funding, mentorship, and structured programming
Greylock Edge
3-month program with custom SAFE or priced terms + $500K+ in partner credits.
Accel Atoms
$500K–$1M seed participation by Accel for India-first startups.
Google for Startups Accelerator
Equity-free accelerator: no cash funding, but up to $100K GCP credits.
Seedcamp
Europe's flagship seed fund; invests €100–€200K for ~7–7.5%.
APX by Porsche & Axel Springer
Berlin-based accelerator with up to €50K for 5% (and follow-on up to €500K).
Startup Wise Guys
Europe-wide accelerator (HQ Tallinn) providing up to €65K seed funding plus follow-on up to €300K.
OpenAI Converge
6-week AI startup summit with $1M equity investment from OpenAI's Startup Fund.
Conviction Embed
Hands-on embedded partner program offering a $150K uncapped SAFE (MFN).
Betaworks AI Camp
$500K investment from a Betaworks-led syndicate for AI startups.
AngelPad
10-week accelerator (NYC/SF) offering $120K for 7% equity.
The Mint (BTV)
10-week fintech accelerator; invests $500K for 10% SAFE.
LAUNCH Accelerator
$125K for 6–7% equity; 14-week accelerator founded by Jason Calacanis.
Pioneer
$20K for 1% equity (or advisory only); virtual startup contest with mentors.
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
HF0 Residency
Intensive 12-week live-in accelerator writing a $1M SAFE for 5% (or $500K + 3%).
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
Founder Institute
16-week pre-seed accelerator/education program; participants share equity, often receive $10–$20K each.