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- 100+
- Accelerators and programs tracked
- 12
- Languages supported
- Global
- US, EU, LATAM, Asia, MENA
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Find the accelerators worth your application
Tell us your stage, industry, and region. We surface the accelerators most likely to accept and actually move your startup, ranked by fit.
- Ranked by stage, industry, and region fit, not brand name
- Covers global names and the regional programs founders miss
- Free. No card. Localized in 12 languages.
Covers Y Combinator, Techstars, Antler, 500, and 100+ regional programs. Filtered to programs open to your stage.
Created by founders from top global accelerators
How it works
Three steps. A shortlist that fits. Zero wasted applications.
- 01
Tell us your startup
Stage, industry, and region. The more specific, the sharper the shortlist.
- 02
We rank the programs that fit
Filtered by what your stage qualifies for, your sector focus, and programs active in your region. Dormant or misfit programs get dropped.
- 03
Get your shortlist with deal terms
Program names, deal terms, deadlines, and a one-line reason each one fits. Ready to apply.
A peek at three matches for a pre-seed AI founder
These three came back for a pre-seed AI founder based in Berlin. Sign up to see your full shortlist.
Y Combinator
SF-based, sector-agnostic, the strongest global network. Deal: $500k for 7%. Best for founders targeting US scale. Batches winter and summer, rolling applications.
Antler
Global early-stage program, strong in Europe and Asia. Writes a first check and helps you find a co-founder. Best for pre-idea and pre-seed founders. Runs in 25+ cities.
Techstars Berlin
Mentor-driven 13-week program with a regional focus. Deal around $120k. Best if you want hands-on mentorship and a local investor network, not just a logo.
Sign up to see your full shortlist with deal terms, deadlines, and acceptance notes.
How to actually get into an accelerator
A shortlist is the start. Four moves that turn an application into an acceptance.
01
Apply to a regional program before the global one
YC and Techstars accept 1 to 2 percent. Regional programs accept more and often give you the network you actually need for a local raise. Use a smaller program to sharpen your pitch, then apply to the big names with traction.
02
Traction beats idea, even for accelerators
Programs fund momentum. Ten paying customers or a working product with early usage beats a polished deck and no proof. If you are pre-traction, apply to programs built for pre-idea founders like Antler or EF, not growth-stage ones.
03
A warm intro from an alum still matters
The fastest path in is a referral from a founder the program already backed. Find one alum in your network or your city and ask for a 15-minute call before you apply. Reference them in your application.
04
Do not apply everywhere at once
Blasting 30 applications reads as desperate and dilutes your effort. Pick the 3 to 5 that actually fit your stage and sector, write each application specifically, and say why that program, not just any program.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from just Googling accelerators?
Google gives you the same five brand names everyone applies to. We rank by fit to YOUR stage, industry, and region, and surface the regional programs that accept more founders and often help more. We do the matching, not just the listing.
Do you only cover YC and Techstars?
No. We cover the global names (Y Combinator, Techstars, Antler, 500, EF) and 100+ regional and sector-specific programs across the US, Europe, LATAM, Asia, and MENA. For non-US founders, the regional programs are often the better first move.
Should a funded startup still join an accelerator?
It depends on the program. Pre-seed founders get the most out of accelerators: network, first check, co-founder matching. If you have already raised a seed, a big-name program can still add network and follow-on capital, but skip programs that only offer a small check for a lot of equity.
Is accelerator equity worth it?
For most first-time founders, yes at pre-seed. A program that gives you a first check, a network, and demo-day investor access in exchange for 6 to 7 percent is a fair trade when you have no other options. At later stages, weigh the equity against what the program actually adds beyond a logo.
Does applying cost anything?
No. Applying to almost every reputable accelerator is free. Be wary of any program that charges an application fee or asks for cash up front. The good ones make money when you succeed, not when you apply.
Keep going
Shortlisted. Now line up your investors.
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