Accelerators Under $100k - Pre seed

Find top accelerator programs for pre seed.

Accelerator
pre-seed
Under $100,000
Startup Wise Guys logo

Startup Wise Guys

Europe-wide accelerator (HQ Tallinn) providing up to €65K seed funding plus follow-on up to €300K.

Rolling
Rolling
Europe
accelerator
equity-based
+5 more
Founder Institute logo

Founder Institute

16-week pre-seed accelerator/education program; participants share equity, often receive $10–$20K each.

Rolling
Rolling
Global
accelerator
equity-based
+4 more
Startup Wise Guys logo

Startup Wise Guys

Europe-wide accelerator (HQ Tallinn) providing up to €65K seed funding plus follow-on up to €300K.

Rolling
Rolling
Europe
accelerator
equity-based
+5 more
Founder Institute logo

Founder Institute

16-week pre-seed accelerator/education program; participants share equity, often receive $10–$20K each.

Rolling
Rolling
Global
accelerator
equity-based
+4 more

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: $38k per opportunity
  • Average duration: 5 months
  • Pre seed: Pre-seed programs focus on helping entrepreneurs turn concepts into viable products, offering funding, mentorship, and resources for idea validation.

Benefits

  • Up to €65,000 equity investment
  • 5-month hybrid accelerator program
  • Mentorship and training by startup experts
  • Access to Startup Wise Guys investor network
  • $10,000+ in initial funding per founder (via collective equity pool)

Application Tips

  • 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
  • Tailor your application to highlight how your project aligns with the program's goals and values
  • 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
  • Research the accelerator's track record, including success stories and portfolio companies
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Startup Wise Guys logo

Startup Wise Guys

Europe-wide accelerator (HQ Tallinn) providing up to €65K seed funding plus follow-on up to €300K.

Rolling
Rolling
Europe
accelerator
equity-based
accelerator
+4 more
Founder Institute logo

Founder Institute

16-week pre-seed accelerator/education program; participants share equity, often receive $10–$20K each.

Rolling
Rolling
Global
accelerator
equity-based
accelerator
+3 more