GAN

AUGUST 5, 2020

Accelerators have been around for almost fifteen years now. The reason for that success is, in many ways, due to what accelerators offer every startup that works with them: A Community of startup peers to grow your company alongside. Coaching from both the accelerator managers and guest mentors. This is why, as we think about the next few months and years, accelerators are more important than ever. and you can also see a full list of GAN Accelerators at gan.co.

accelerator 151

accelerator mentorship advice networking 151

GAN

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Every year, some 30,000+ startups vie for just 1,300 spots at GAN Accelerators. Success rates for startups after they graduate from a GAN Accelerator are pretty impressive, too—more than 80% continue to be in business today.

accelerator 229

accelerator founder mentorship leadership 229

500

MARCH 26, 2020

No one would’ve envisioned me as a venture capitalist. When I moved to San Francisco in 2012, I was working on my fourth startup and looking to join an accelerator. The post Why the Accelerator Model is Broken—and how 500 Startups is Fixing it appeared first on 500 Startups.

accelerator 247

accelerator entrepreneurship startup founder 247

500

DECEMBER 20, 2019

It’s been a crazy journey for us from a small first batch of startups in our Silicon Valley Accelerator to running accelerators across the globe and investing in founders from over 76 countries. Over the past nine years, the venture capital landscape has dramatically changed.

accelerator 193

accelerator support founder investing 193

Entrepreneur's Handbook

JUNE 21, 2022

There are hundreds of accelerators, but do they actually help? founders startup entrepreneurship accelerator venture-capitalContinue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

accelerator 87

accelerator entrepreneurs startup founder 87

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The world around us is being disrupted by the acceleration of technology into more industries and more consumer applications. And the loosening of federal monetary policies, particularly in the US, has pushed more dollars into the venture ecosystems at every stage of financing.

ventures 386

ventures funders venture capital disruption 386

GAN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

All of the branches are running successful accelerator programs, which benefit from the international trade relations and flair of the metro region. Leading innovation hubs such as Next Media Accelerator (NMA), Next Commerce Accelerator, Next Logistics Accelerator, Airbus BizLab Accelerator, Social Impact Lab Hamburg, and successful incubators like Hanse Ventures and Media Lift are attracting entrepreneurs from all over the world.

accelerator 156

accelerator media coworking spaces coworking 156

GAN

JULY 14, 2020

Accelerator programs—one of the best tools we have to increase a startup’s survival rate—are limited in solutions provided, in ambition rewarded, and even more limited in regards to the founders who participate. New research demonstrated that accelerator programs actually made funding gaps worse between men and women founders. Here’s one way to start – throw out the accelerator playbook. Guest Blog by Lunar Startups.

accelerator 209

accelerator founder strategy support 209

TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2022

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today launched a new program, AWS Impact Accelerator , that will give up to $30 million to early-stage startups led by Black, Latino, LGBTQIA+ and women founders. From a diversity standpoint, the venture capital financing landscape remains incredibly imbalanced.

accelerator 107

accelerator founder support communities 107

Gust

MARCH 21, 2016

As the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, MassChallenge has helped 835 startup companies around the world, who have raised over $1.1 The post From Accelerators to Venture Capital: What is best for your startup? How To Fundraise Starting Your Company accelerators angel funding incubators venture capitalWith startup growth up 61% since 2014 and more investment programs emerging, it can be overwhelming for founders to know just where to jump in.

venture capital 130

venture capital accelerator capital ventures 130

Dream It

JANUARY 13, 2021

The venture capital screening call is an important step to get right in due diligence. We’ve found some of our best companies through referrals from fellow investors, other funds, and accelerators. By Elliot Levy , Healthtech Associate at Dreamit Ventures Book Office Hours with me.

venture capital 308

venture capital founder ventures startup 308

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

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. By this time many accelerators were being created nationally and a few were getting off the grounds in LA, too. None of us was convinced the market really needed 5 accelerators.

accelerator 244

accelerator mentorship incubation communities 244

Haystack

OCTOBER 2, 2019

And one of the sources of that flow are the new accelerators (I’m lumping incubators, accelerators, etc. Before we dive into this, let me say (1) I know a lot of people personally who run these accelerators and consider them friends (and darn good people); and (2) I know there will be a bunch of founders who will say “Hey, well, I met some great investors this way, so it can work.” Career Culture Technology Venture Capital

accelerator 90

accelerator pitching incubation founder 90

500

OCTOBER 25, 2019

How has corporate venture capital changed? But the rate of change has accelerated and with it, the balance of internal versus external investment. The post The Future of Corporate Venture Capital appeared first on 500 Startups. All International Investor Education Venture Capital InvestingThe following is an excerpt from 500’s CVC report.

venture capital 169

venture capital capital ventures incumbents 169

Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 18, 2022

The Tulsa-based accelerator launches Cohort II with eight tech-enabled startups. Powered by their partners, the Tulsa-based accelerator has. The money and resources help accelerate progress, but the contacts and networking. And acceleration is what the program is all about.

innovation 52

innovation accelerator incubation founder 52

TechCrunch

MAY 16, 2022

Looking at the data on a per-month basis makes it clear that the pace of startup layoffs is accelerating. Fundings & Exits Startups TC Venture Capital crypto EC Blockchain EC Consumer Applications EC Newsletter The Exchange

accelerator 87

accelerator SaaS media startup 87

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Accelerators have become a major force in the startup world, but these teeming masses of potential have been forced, like every other industry, to adopt major changes with the pandemic. Cyril Ebersweiler is a venture partner at SOSV and founder of the HAX hardware accelerator.

accelerator 87

accelerator pitching sustainability founder 87

TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2021

Plaid, the fintech giant, has announced the inaugural cohort of startups in its new accelerator program, FinRise. The accelerator, announced two months ago , is explicitly focused on backing underrepresented founders in tech. Accelerators embrace change forced by pandemic.

accelerator 105

accelerator incubation culture education 105

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

It is now also the new home for Tim Draper’s newest initiative to help support early-stage founders: Draper Startup House Accelerator Program. This latest effort marks Draper Startup House’s only accelerator program, according to Daniel Wiegand, co-founder and president of DSH Accelerator.

accelerator 74

accelerator coworking spaces coworking leadership 74

Innovation 2 Enterprise

AUGUST 8, 2021

ACT Tulsa is a one-of-a-kind accelerator program. ACT Tulsa is a joint venture between i2E and ACT House. This one-of-a-kind accelerator program is laser-focused on cultivating underestimated founders located in Tulsa and beyond. ACT Tulsa is a one-of-a-kind accelerator.

innovation 52

innovation accelerator incubation creativity 52

David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

Almost every private equity and venture capital investor now advertises that they have a platform to support their portfolio companies. Relationships with Venture Partners, Entrepreneurs in Residence , and other non-salaried personnel who can help your companies. For a roadmap of your options in working with outside talent, see How Executives Can Work from Home with Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds. All content is developed and delivered by the Real Ventures partners.

venture capital 61

venture capital accelerator frameworks consulting 61

TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

Among Apple’s more recent social good initiatives is the Impact Accelerator, an effort launched about a year ago intended to find and elevate minority-owned small businesses taking on sustainability and climate change.

accelerator 93

accelerator sustainability energy transportation 93

Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 22, 2022

Our popular e3 mini-accelerator is a great fit for that mission as we help participating entrepreneurs determine market acceptance for their product and gain insight into the concept. We say that e3 evaluates opportunities, equips entrepreneurs with the tools they need to launch and empowers them to create successful high growth ventures. The post Entrepreneurs reflect on value of i2E’s e3 mini-accelerator appeared first on i2E.

innovation 40

innovation accelerator ecology entrepreneurs 40

TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2022

Automotive Events Funding Labor Logistics SaaS Startups TC TCL Transportation Venture Capital Convoy freight Fuel Capital TechCrunch Live techcrunch live announcement truckingDan Lewis launched Convoy in 2015 into an established industry dominated by several legacy businesses. Now worth $3.8

accelerator 67

accelerator pitching networking opportunity 67

TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2021

The future of technology is determined by a handful of venture capitalists. The world’s 10 leading venture capital firms have, together, invested over $150 billion in technology startups. There is a startling lack of diversity within the venture capital sector. Michael Kleinman.

venture capital 103

venture capital capital ventures disruption 103

David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

Almost every private equity and venture capital investor now advertises that they have a platform to support their portfolio companies. Relationships with Venture Partners, Entrepreneurs in Residence , and other non-salaried personnel who can help your companies. For a roadmap of your options in working with outside talent, see How Executives Can Work from Home with Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds. All content is developed and delivered by the Real Ventures partners.

venture capital 50

venture capital accelerator frameworks consulting 50

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

However, I believe that accelerators can be the glue bringing the two together. I’ve participated in a number of accelerators, including Disney and Techstars, and these programs gave me a noticeable advantage when I stepped into VC. Accelerators are hubs for diversity.

accelerator 70

accelerator mentorship pitching founder 70

TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2022

Partech Shaker , the innovation division of the Paris-based VC firm Partech , has launched an accelerator program christened Chapter54 to help European startups launch in African markets. Africa Funding Startups Venture Capital accelerator africa Chapter54 Partech

accelerator 74

accelerator mentorship innovation development 74

TechCrunch

JUNE 23, 2022

Varada last raised a $12 million Series A round led by MizMaa Ventures in 2020. Enterprise Exit Startups TC analytics articles business intelligence Co-founder computing data data warehouse Databricks MizMaa Ventures Presto starburst Tel Aviv Varada

accelerator 70

accelerator leadership enablement technology 70

GAN

MAY 8, 2019

There are 115 accelerators spread across 160 cities in the GAN Community. In 2018 alone, more than 35,000 startups applied for just 1,344 spots at those accelerators. So, this past week, I asked leaders at GAN programs one simple question: Before applying to your accelerator, what would you tell startups they need to do to prepare for your program? Hillman Accelerator and NewMe Accelerator. R/GA Ventures.

accelerator 169

accelerator incubation creativity disruption 169

This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 24, 2014

Venture capitalists play an important role in burgeoning ecosystems. In all liklihood, if you doled out a few million to first time funds that were being mentored by the best in the business, I''d venture to say your return might be pretty darn good. Venture Capital & Technology These days, there are a ton of options for you if you''re a startup seeking guidence.

accelerator 308

accelerator mentorship incubation pitching 308

TechCrunch

JULY 16, 2022

As venture capital grew around the world , tracking the fintech market was a fine way to understand the general health of the VC world; when venture was getting bigger, so too was fintech fundraising.

ventures 106

ventures health accelerator investing 106

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The unicorn’s impending liquidity event will enrich a host of venture capital firms that bet on its eventual maturity. But notable in DoorDash’s impressive results is the impact of COVID-19, accelerating secular trends already in place, and boosting the unicorn’s growth.

accelerator 108

accelerator venture capital ventures capital 108

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Ashish Kakran , principal at Thomvest Ventures , is a product manager/engineer turned investor who enjoys supporting founders with a balance of technical know-how, customer insights, empathy with challenges and market knowledge. Ashish Kakran. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

accelerator 106

accelerator collaboration enablement ventures 106

TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2022

But today we’re highlighting the demo day for a new wave of crypto projects and teams who participated in the latest cohort for Alliance DAO, a web3 accelerator and builder community. It is currently raising a seed round led by Framework Ventures.

accelerator 103

accelerator pitching peer-to-peer networking 103

Impact Hub

DECEMBER 1, 2021

What if all startup incubators and accelerators integrated design principles that foster circularity? How will this look like and how will it impact ventures going through these programs? In the startup and venture world, there are two options for integrating circularity. Either right from the start (circular natives) or by shifting your existing venture later on (circular adapters). What if all venture support programs integrated circular design principles?

accelerator 39

accelerator incubation sustainability transportation 39

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

FSD Africa is set to launch insurtech accelerator programs in Ghana and Nigeria next year to promote innovations that will drive the uptake of insurance in the two markets and beyond. We are planning to launch the BimaLab Insurtech Accelerator Program in Ghana and Nigeria.”

accelerator 94

accelerator innovation frameworks transportation 94