Accelerators Under $25k - Equity based
Explore curated accelerator opportunities for equity based.
Accelerator
equity-based
Under $25,000
Founder Institute
16-week pre-seed accelerator/education program; participants share equity, often receive $10–$20K each.
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Pioneer
$20K for 1% equity (or advisory only); virtual startup contest with mentors.
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Founder Institute
16-week pre-seed accelerator/education program; participants share equity, often receive $10–$20K each.
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Global
accelerator
equity-based
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Pioneer
$20K for 1% equity (or advisory only); virtual startup contest with mentors.
Apply anytimeRolling
Rolling deadlineRolling
Global
accelerator
equity-based
+4 more
What You'll Find
- Accelerator: Accelerators offer intensive programs designed to help startups grow rapidly through mentorship, funding, and access to networks.
- Average funding: $15k per opportunity
- Specialized programs: Opportunities tagged with equity-based
Benefits
- $20,000 investment for 1% equity (for top participants)
- Remote program with mentorship
- Option to attend an SF summit
- Access to Pioneer alumni network
- $10,000+ in initial funding per founder (via collective equity pool)
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 difference between equity-based and equity-free funding to make informed decisions
- Consider how much funding you actually need versus what's available to avoid over-dilution
- Research the accelerator's track record, including success stories and portfolio companies
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Pioneer
$20K for 1% equity (or advisory only); virtual startup contest with mentors.
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Global
accelerator
equity-based
accelerator
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Founder Institute
16-week pre-seed accelerator/education program; participants share equity, often receive $10–$20K each.
Apply anytimeRolling
Rolling deadlineRolling
Global
accelerator
equity-based
accelerator
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