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Accelerators for founders

37 accelerators built for founders. 2 are taking applications now. Most run in a hybrid format, and most do not pay a stipend.

37 programs2 open now5 fully remote2 pay a stipend36 hosts

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37 programs

1752vc Accelerate logoAccelerator

1752vc Accelerate

Open

1752VC

Accelerating early-stage founders with mentorship and capital.

Location
Santa Monica, California, United States
Terms
Equity
a16z speedrun logoAccelerator

a16z speedrun

a16z speedrun

a16z's accelerator: up to $1M, $10M+ in credits and a 12-week in-person program in San Francisco.

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Terms
Investment Capital
a16z Talent x Opportunity (TxO) logoAccelerator

a16z Talent x Opportunity (TxO)

Paused

Andreessen Horowitz

a16z's accelerator and fund for out-of-network founders, launched in 2020 (no current cohort).

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Terms
Investment Capital
dLab Blockchain Accelerator logoAccelerator

dLab Blockchain Accelerator

dlab

Accelerating decentralized technology solutions for early-stage blockchain startups.

Location
New York City, New York, United States
Terms
Investment Capital
APX Fellowship logoAccelerator

APX Fellowship

Ended

APX (Axel Springer Porsche)

Customized venture development for ambitious founders.

Location
Berlin, Germany
Terms
Equity
HAX Deep Tech Accelerator logoAccelerator

HAX Deep Tech Accelerator

HAX (operated by SOSV)

The world's first and most active pre-seed program for hard tech and deep tech startups.

Location
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Terms
Equity

At a glance

How they pay

Based on the 32 of 37 programs that say.

  • Investment capital11
  • Equity8
  • Unpaid5
  • Mixed compensation4
  • Other2

How they run

Based on the 36 of 37 programs that say.

  • Hybrid19
  • In person12
  • Remote5

Where they run

Based on the 31 of 37 programs that say. A program can list more than one region.

  • The US12
  • Global10
  • Latin America5
  • Europe3
  • Africa2

What it looks like

An accelerator invests a set amount in a cohort of startups and supports them intensively for a few months.

Who it is for: early-stage founding teams with a company, often pre-seed or seed.

What you get: capital on standard terms, mentors, a peer cohort, investor introductions, perks, and usually a demo day.

How people get in: an application, interviews, and a selective cohort. Read the equity terms closely; they vary widely between programs.

The programs here name founders among the people they are built for. Many accept other backgrounds too.

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Questions people ask

Which accelerators for founders are open now?

2 of the 37 are taking applications now, including 1752vc Accelerate and Alliance Web3 Accelerator. Open programs are listed first above.

Do accelerators for founders pay?

2 of the 37 pay a stipend and 5 are unpaid. The other 30 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.

Can I join accelerators for founders remotely?

5 of the 37 run fully remotely, 19 mix remote and in-person time, and 12 run in person. 1 do not say.

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