Accelerators in North America - Mentorship
Discover the best accelerator opportunities for mentorship.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
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.
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.
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.
OpenAI Converge
6-week AI startup summit with $1M equity investment from OpenAI's Startup Fund.
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: $474k per opportunity
- Average duration: 3 months
- North America: North American programs offer access to one of the world's largest tech ecosystems, with opportunities in Silicon Valley, New York, and emerging tech hubs.
- 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
- $250K–$2M SAFE funding (terms negotiated per startup)
- Free office space in San Francisco for 6 months
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
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.
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.