Accelerator

Definición

An accelerator is a fixed-term, cohort-based startup program that invests capital for equity and provides mentorship, structure, and investor access, typically ending in a demo day. Most programs run about three months and invest between $100K and $500K for 5 to 10 percent equity.

Cómo aparece en el fundraising

Founders join accelerators like Y Combinator or Techstars to compress early company-building and raise a round shortly after demo day.

Preguntas frecuentes

How is an accelerator different from an incubator?

Accelerators are fixed-term and invest money for equity; incubators are open-ended, focus on idea-stage support, and often take no equity.

How much equity do accelerators take?

Typically 5 to 10 percent. Y Combinator invests $500K on its standard deal, which includes 7 percent plus an uncapped MFN SAFE.

Recursos de Round Funded

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