Accel Atoms

Accel Atoms is an India-focused initiative by VC firm Accel. It supports early-stage Indian startups by participating in their $500K–$1M seed rounds. There isn't a fixed curriculum; instead, companies join an ongoing founder network and benefit from Accel's mentorship and resources. The program cohorts begin annually, focusing on India's tech ecosystem.

• $500K–$1M investment participation
• Entry into Accel's exclusive startup network
• Mentorship from Accel's partners
• Ongoing cohort programming (not time-limited batch)

India-based startup founders in tech sectors; should be at pre-seed/seed stage looking for a lead investor. Selection is competitive and annual.