Accelerators in North America - Equity based
Explore curated accelerator opportunities for equity based.
HF0 Residency
Intensive 12-week live-in accelerator writing a $1M SAFE for 5% (or $500K + 3%).
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.
Betaworks AI Camp
$500K investment from a Betaworks-led syndicate for AI startups.
AI2 Incubator
$50K–$150K seed funding in exchange for equity for AI startups.
The Mint (BTV)
10-week fintech accelerator; invests $500K for 10% SAFE.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
OpenAI Converge
6-week AI startup summit with $1M equity investment from OpenAI's Startup Fund.
AngelPad
10-week accelerator (NYC/SF) offering $120K for 7% equity.
LAUNCH Accelerator
$125K for 6–7% equity; 14-week accelerator founded by Jason Calacanis.
HF0 Residency
Intensive 12-week live-in accelerator writing a $1M SAFE for 5% (or $500K + 3%).
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.
Betaworks AI Camp
$500K investment from a Betaworks-led syndicate for AI startups.
AI2 Incubator
$50K–$150K seed funding in exchange for equity for AI startups.
The Mint (BTV)
10-week fintech accelerator; invests $500K for 10% SAFE.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
OpenAI Converge
6-week AI startup summit with $1M equity investment from OpenAI's Startup Fund.
AngelPad
10-week accelerator (NYC/SF) offering $120K for 7% equity.
LAUNCH Accelerator
$125K for 6–7% equity; 14-week accelerator founded by Jason Calacanis.
What You'll Find
- Accelerator: Startup accelerators provide structured programs that combine seed funding, mentorship, and workspace to help early-stage companies scale quickly.
- Average funding: $562k per opportunity
- Average duration: 3 months
- North America: North American opportunities connect you with the vibrant tech scene spanning major cities from San Francisco to Toronto, offering diverse ecosystems.
- 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
- $1,000,000 funding (uncapped SAFE) for 5% (or $500K + 3%)
- 12-week live-in residency in San Francisco
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
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.
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.
OpenAI Converge
6-week AI startup summit with $1M equity investment from OpenAI's Startup Fund.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
AI2 Incubator
$50K–$150K seed funding in exchange for equity for AI startups.