Accelerators - Mentorship
Explore curated accelerator opportunities for mentorship.
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.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
Conviction Embed
Hands-on embedded partner program offering a $150K uncapped SAFE (MFN).
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
AI Grant Accelerator
AI Grant is a startup accelerator and funding initiative focused on investing in early-stage AI product companies and supporting innovation with capital and ecosystem resources
Startup Wise Guys
Europe-wide accelerator (HQ Tallinn) providing up to €65K seed funding plus follow-on up to €300K.
Seedcamp
Europe's flagship seed fund; invests €100–€200K for ~7–7.5%.
AngelPad
10-week accelerator (NYC/SF) offering $120K for 7% equity.
a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator
An intensive accelerator for early-stage blockchain and web3 startups, providing capital, mentorship, and network support.
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.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
Conviction Embed
Hands-on embedded partner program offering a $150K uncapped SAFE (MFN).
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
AI Grant Accelerator
AI Grant is a startup accelerator and funding initiative focused on investing in early-stage AI product companies and supporting innovation with capital and ecosystem resources
Startup Wise Guys
Europe-wide accelerator (HQ Tallinn) providing up to €65K seed funding plus follow-on up to €300K.
Seedcamp
Europe's flagship seed fund; invests €100–€200K for ~7–7.5%.
AngelPad
10-week accelerator (NYC/SF) offering $120K for 7% equity.
a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator
An intensive accelerator for early-stage blockchain and web3 startups, providing capital, mentorship, and network support.
What You'll Find
- Accelerator: Accelerator programs offer entrepreneurs access to experienced mentors, investor networks, and resources needed to take their startups to the next level.
- Average funding: $474k per opportunity
- Average duration: 3 months
- Mentorship: Programs emphasizing mentorship offer one-on-one access to successful entrepreneurs and industry experts who can accelerate your learning curve.
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
- 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
a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator
An intensive accelerator for early-stage blockchain and web3 startups, providing capital, mentorship, and network support.
AI Grant Accelerator
AI Grant is a startup accelerator and funding initiative focused on investing in early-stage AI product companies and supporting innovation with capital and ecosystem resources
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.
Seedcamp
Europe's flagship seed fund; invests €100–€200K for ~7–7.5%.
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
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.
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.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.