Just a little comprehensive guide to finding and applying to the right accelerator
Instant funding, access to influential venture capitalists (VCs), advice from successful founders and startup strategists, connections to other ambitious entrepreneurs and instant credibility? Startup accelerators certainly sound like a sweet deal.
However, incubators aren’t for everyone—and even if your startup is a good fit, it certainly doesn’t mean you’ll make the cut. With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about finding, applying and getting accepted to a top startup accelerator.
Define “Accelerator”
**strong text**Business accelerators are short-term (usually three-to-six month) programs designed to increase facilitate startups’ growth rates by helping entrepreneurs get loads of traction. In return for equity, founders typically receive a combination of mentorship, funding, networking opportunities, and shared work space.
Many accelerators also offer a Demo Day at the end of the program, during which entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a group of investors.
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