Opportunities Over $100k in North America
Discover handpicked technology programs in North America.
Betaworks AI Camp
$500K investment from a Betaworks-led syndicate for AI startups.
LAUNCH Accelerator
$125K for 6–7% equity; 14-week accelerator founded by Jason Calacanis.
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
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.
AngelPad
10-week accelerator (NYC/SF) offering $120K for 7% equity.
Forum Ventures
Forum Ventures is a venture capital firm and early‑stage partner that invests in pre‑seed and seed startups, especially in B2B SaaS and AI, while offering hands‑on programming, community, and accelerator‑style support.
HF0 Residency
Intensive 12-week live-in accelerator writing a $1M SAFE for 5% (or $500K + 3%).
The Mint (BTV)
10-week fintech accelerator; invests $500K for 10% SAFE.
RareBreed Ventures
RareBreed Ventures is a pre-seed venture capital fund that backs exceptional founders early, especially those outside major tech ecosystems. They write initial checks to help startups gain early traction and connect with broader investor networks.
Betaworks AI Camp
$500K investment from a Betaworks-led syndicate for AI startups.
LAUNCH Accelerator
$125K for 6–7% equity; 14-week accelerator founded by Jason Calacanis.
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
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.
AngelPad
10-week accelerator (NYC/SF) offering $120K for 7% equity.
Forum Ventures
Forum Ventures is a venture capital firm and early‑stage partner that invests in pre‑seed and seed startups, especially in B2B SaaS and AI, while offering hands‑on programming, community, and accelerator‑style support.
HF0 Residency
Intensive 12-week live-in accelerator writing a $1M SAFE for 5% (or $500K + 3%).
The Mint (BTV)
10-week fintech accelerator; invests $500K for 10% SAFE.
RareBreed Ventures
RareBreed Ventures is a pre-seed venture capital fund that backs exceptional founders early, especially those outside major tech ecosystems. They write initial checks to help startups gain early traction and connect with broader investor networks.
What You'll Find
- Average funding: $511k per opportunity
- Average duration: 4 months
- North America: Programs in North America provide access to leading tech companies, investors, and innovation centers across the United States and Canada.
Benefits
- $120,000 seed investment for ~7% equity
- 12-week AI-focused accelerator program
- 10-week intensive accelerator
- Pre-seed and seed-stage investments (checks up to ~$250K)
- Early institutional capital for founders outside traditional tech hubs
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
- Understand the difference between equity-based and equity-free funding to make informed decisions
- Review the terms carefully, including any equity requirements, repayment terms, or program obligations
- Calculate the true cost of funding, including equity given up, time commitments, and program requirements
RareBreed Ventures
RareBreed Ventures is a pre-seed venture capital fund that backs exceptional founders early, especially those outside major tech ecosystems. They write initial checks to help startups gain early traction and connect with broader investor networks.
Forum Ventures
Forum Ventures is a venture capital firm and early‑stage partner that invests in pre‑seed and seed startups, especially in B2B SaaS and AI, while offering hands‑on programming, community, and accelerator‑style support.
OpenAI Converge
6-week AI startup summit with $1M equity investment from OpenAI's Startup Fund.
Betaworks AI Camp
$500K investment from a Betaworks-led syndicate for AI startups.
AngelPad
10-week accelerator (NYC/SF) offering $120K for 7% equity.
The Mint (BTV)
10-week fintech accelerator; invests $500K for 10% SAFE.
LAUNCH Accelerator
$125K for 6–7% equity; 14-week accelerator founded by Jason Calacanis.
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%).
South Park Commons Fellowship
Fellowship-style community program investing $400,000 for 7% equity + $600K follow-on.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.