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The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away

TechCrunch

Amid these turbulent times, the VC accelerator industry has emerged as a stalwart player. Importantly, the traditional accelerator model has enjoyed the fruits of these potential paradigm shifts. The number of accelerators has more than doubled since 2014 , while the number of accelerator-backed startups in the U.S.

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What Future for Accelerators?

Both Sides of the Table

Accelerators have had quite a good run the past 5+ years. Not just Y Combinator and TechStars but a host of other accelerators across the country. There were a lot of requests for us to turn our mentorship program into a physical accelerator with a fund, office space and full-time staff. But by 2014 much had started to change.

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From Accelerators to Venture Capital: What is best for your startup?

Gust

With startup growth up 61% since 2014 and more investment programs emerging, it can be overwhelming for founders to know just where to jump in. As the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, MassChallenge has helped 835 startup companies around the world, who have raised over $1.1 We have seen startups at. Read more >.

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SaaS-focused Acceleprise rebrands, raises $30M in new capital

TechCrunch

TechCrunch has covered Acceleprise several times over the years, including a look at its mid-2020 accelerator startup batch from its three accelerators. And befitting its new name, the company is now more than merely a collection of software-focused accelerators. The new seed vehicle totals $13.2 Why is it so much bigger?

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Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Potential of People With Disabilities

Impact Hub

Looking to accelerate inclusiveness in Europe’s entrepreneurial and incubation environment , Impact Hub teamed up with partners to enhance Business Support Organisations’ skills, methods and approaches towards different under-represented groups. Interested in reading more action stories related to the program?

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WJR Business Beat: Hot Regional Startups To Watch In 2022 (Episode 338)

StartupNation

It’s 2022 and already local VCs, angel investors, startup founders, incubators and accelerators, and more are pushing hard to make their startups go. Now this company raised over $40 million in funding since they launched in 2014. How the Midwest Startup and Tech Scene Boomed in 2021. WJR Business Beat Transcript.

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Smart lock maker Latch teams with real estate firm to go public via SPAC

TechCrunch

Founded in 2014, the New York-based company came out of stealth two years later, launching a smart lock system. Our ability to go into Europe and commercial offices is now accelerated meaningfully because of this partnership. This week, Latch becomes the latest company to join the SPAC parade.