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Accelerator

An accelerator is a structured, short-term program designed to speed up a startup's progress toward product-market fit, traction, fundraising, or scale.

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IncubatorAn incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.Scout programA scout program is a structured venture-capital program that recruits external people to help a fund discover, refer, evaluate, or sometimes invest in early-stage startups.Syndicate LeadA syndicate lead is the person or entity responsible for leading a deal-by-deal group investment into a startup.

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Usage can vary across firms, programs, and jurisdictions; this definition describes the venture-scouting context.