International Accelerator

International Accelerator is an organization based in Austin, Texas, focused on supporting foreign-born entrepreneurs in establishing their startups in the United States. Founded by Angelos Angelou, an immigrant from Greece, the organization aims to provide essential resources, guidance, and community to help these entrepreneurs navigate the unique challenges of launching a company in a new country. The organization offers a comprehensive six-month program that includes free housing, office space, and personalized mentorship.

International Accelerator invests in foreign-born startup founders by providing a range of services designed to facilitate their success in the U.S. business landscape. The organization offers comprehensive immigration support, fractional CXO assistance, financial guidance, legal services, mentorship, market entry strategies, and fundraising support. The accelerator focuses on startups from various sectors and stages, with a particular emphasis on those led by foreign-born entrepreneurs.

The program offers relocation support, housing and office space, immigration support, incorporation assistance, market-entry work, fundraising help, mentors/advisors, and access to investors and local Austin networks.

Q: What is the duration of the program? A: The program is marketed as a six-month program, but the FAQ describes it as a twelve-month program. Q: What is the funding amount? A: Each team receives $125K in funding. Q: What equity do you take? A: The program takes 5-15% equity from each startup.