Accelerators - Equity based
Explore curated accelerator opportunities for equity based.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
Antler
Global early-stage investor providing $200–$250K for ~8–9% equity in a 6-week residency.
Seedcamp
Europe's flagship seed fund; invests €100–€200K for ~7–7.5%.
Conviction Embed
Hands-on embedded partner program offering a $150K uncapped SAFE (MFN).
Greylock Edge
3-month program with custom SAFE or priced terms + $500K+ in partner credits.
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%).
OpenAI Converge
6-week AI startup summit with $1M equity investment from OpenAI's Startup Fund.
Pioneer
$20K for 1% equity (or advisory only); virtual startup contest with mentors.
APX by Porsche & Axel Springer
Berlin-based accelerator with up to €50K for 5% (and follow-on up to €500K).
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
Antler
Global early-stage investor providing $200–$250K for ~8–9% equity in a 6-week residency.
Seedcamp
Europe's flagship seed fund; invests €100–€200K for ~7–7.5%.
Conviction Embed
Hands-on embedded partner program offering a $150K uncapped SAFE (MFN).
Greylock Edge
3-month program with custom SAFE or priced terms + $500K+ in partner credits.
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%).
OpenAI Converge
6-week AI startup summit with $1M equity investment from OpenAI's Startup Fund.
Pioneer
$20K for 1% equity (or advisory only); virtual startup contest with mentors.
APX by Porsche & Axel Springer
Berlin-based accelerator with up to €50K for 5% (and follow-on up to €500K).
What You'll Find
- Accelerator: Accelerators offer intensive programs designed to help startups grow rapidly through mentorship, funding, and access to networks.
- Average funding: $452k per opportunity
- Average duration: 3 months
- Specialized programs: Opportunities tagged with equity-based
Benefits
- 12-week accelerator program
- $125,000 seed investment for ~6–7% equity
- 10-week fintech-focused accelerator
- Cohort-based accelerator (e.g., 10 weeks) in hubs like New York or London
- Funding (historically up to ~$500K for selected teams)
Application Tips
- Start preparing your application materials well in advance of deadlines to ensure quality submissions
- 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
- Understand the time commitment required, as most accelerators are intensive full-time programs
- Prepare to move quickly, as accelerators often require rapid iteration and decision-making
a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator
An intensive accelerator for early-stage blockchain and web3 startups, providing capital, mentorship, and network support.
Seedcamp
Europe's flagship seed fund; invests €100–€200K for ~7–7.5%.
Antler
Global early-stage investor providing $200–$250K for ~8–9% equity in a 6-week residency.
HF0 Residency
Intensive 12-week live-in accelerator writing a $1M SAFE for 5% (or $500K + 3%).
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
Pioneer
$20K for 1% equity (or advisory only); virtual startup contest with mentors.
LAUNCH Accelerator
$125K for 6–7% equity; 14-week accelerator founded by Jason Calacanis.
The Mint (BTV)
10-week fintech accelerator; invests $500K for 10% SAFE.
AngelPad
10-week accelerator (NYC/SF) offering $120K for 7% equity.
Betaworks AI Camp
$500K investment from a Betaworks-led syndicate for AI startups.
Greylock Edge
3-month program with custom SAFE or priced terms + $500K+ in partner credits.
Conviction Embed
Hands-on embedded partner program offering a $150K uncapped SAFE (MFN).
OpenAI Converge
6-week AI startup summit with $1M equity investment from OpenAI's Startup Fund.
Startup Wise Guys
Europe-wide accelerator (HQ Tallinn) providing up to €65K seed funding plus follow-on up to €300K.
APX by Porsche & Axel Springer
Berlin-based accelerator with up to €50K for 5% (and follow-on up to €500K).
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.
AI2 Incubator
$50K–$150K seed funding in exchange for equity for AI startups.
Accel Atoms
$500K–$1M seed participation by Accel for India-first startups.