Equity based Opportunities in North America
Find the best tech opportunities for equity based.
Greylock Edge
3-month program with custom SAFE or priced terms + $500K+ in partner credits.
LAUNCH Accelerator
$125K for 6–7% equity; 14-week accelerator founded by Jason Calacanis.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
AngelPad
10-week accelerator (NYC/SF) offering $120K for 7% equity.
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
HF0 Residency
Intensive 12-week live-in accelerator writing a $1M SAFE for 5% (or $500K + 3%).
OpenAI Converge
6-week AI startup summit with $1M equity investment from OpenAI's Startup Fund.
South Park Commons Fellowship
Fellowship-style community program investing $400,000 for 7% equity + $600K follow-on.
Betaworks AI Camp
$500K investment from a Betaworks-led syndicate for AI startups.
The Mint (BTV)
10-week fintech accelerator; invests $500K for 10% SAFE.
Greylock Edge
3-month program with custom SAFE or priced terms + $500K+ in partner credits.
LAUNCH Accelerator
$125K for 6–7% equity; 14-week accelerator founded by Jason Calacanis.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
AngelPad
10-week accelerator (NYC/SF) offering $120K for 7% equity.
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
HF0 Residency
Intensive 12-week live-in accelerator writing a $1M SAFE for 5% (or $500K + 3%).
OpenAI Converge
6-week AI startup summit with $1M equity investment from OpenAI's Startup Fund.
South Park Commons Fellowship
Fellowship-style community program investing $400,000 for 7% equity + $600K follow-on.
Betaworks AI Camp
$500K investment from a Betaworks-led syndicate for AI startups.
The Mint (BTV)
10-week fintech accelerator; invests $500K for 10% SAFE.
What You'll Find
- Average funding: $539k per opportunity
- Average duration: 4 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.
- Specialized programs: Opportunities tagged with equity-based
Benefits
- $400,000 initial investment for 7% equity
- 12-week accelerator program
- 10-week fintech-focused accelerator
- $600,000 guaranteed follow-on funding
- Community workspace in SF and weekly dinners
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
South Park Commons Fellowship
Fellowship-style community program investing $400,000 for 7% equity + $600K follow-on.
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.