Accelerators Under $100k - Equity based
Find top accelerator programs for equity based.
Founder Institute
16-week pre-seed accelerator/education program; participants share equity, often receive $10–$20K each.
Startup Wise Guys
Europe-wide accelerator (HQ Tallinn) providing up to €65K seed funding plus follow-on up to €300K.
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).
Founder Institute
16-week pre-seed accelerator/education program; participants share equity, often receive $10–$20K each.
Startup Wise Guys
Europe-wide accelerator (HQ Tallinn) providing up to €65K seed funding plus follow-on up to €300K.
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: Startup accelerators provide structured programs that combine seed funding, mentorship, and workspace to help early-stage companies scale quickly.
- Average funding: $36k per opportunity
- Average duration: 4 months
- Specialized programs: Opportunities tagged with equity-based
Benefits
- €50,000 investment for ~5% equity (initial round)
- 100-day accelerator program with mentorship
- Access to pilot opportunities with Porsche/Axel Springer
- Up to €500,000 total funding potential
- Up to €65,000 equity investment
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
- Tailor your application to highlight how your project aligns with the program's goals and values
- Keep track of application deadlines using a calendar system to avoid missing opportunities
- Consider how much funding you actually need versus what's available to avoid over-dilution
- Review the terms carefully, including any equity requirements, repayment terms, or program obligations
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.
Pioneer
$20K for 1% equity (or advisory only); virtual startup contest with mentors.
Founder Institute
16-week pre-seed accelerator/education program; participants share equity, often receive $10–$20K each.