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by Techstars
Network of city- and theme-based accelerator programmes that invest in early-stage startups and run three-month mentorship-driven cohorts.
$220,000 investment: $200,000 uncapped MFN SAFE plus $20,000 for 5% common equity (per NYC programme terms)
Three-month mentor-driven programme
Access to the Techstars global network and Demo Day
Early-stage startups with a committed founding team; individual programmes may focus on specific cities or sectors.
Sectors: Sector-agnostic
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Summary based on the organiser's official website, last checked 2026-10. Terms, eligibility, benefits and deadlines change: always confirm on the official page. Kreeaa is not affiliated with Techstars unless stated.
Entrepreneur First · Global
Talent investor and company builder that recruits individuals pre-team and pre-idea, helps them find co-founders and invests in the resulting startups.
Invests in individuals before they have a team or idea
Founder Institute · Global
Pre-seed accelerator with chapters worldwide helping idea-stage and early founders build companies through a structured, mentor-led curriculum.
Structured pre-seed programme with local mentors
MassChallenge · Global
Nonprofit, equity-free accelerator running early-stage programmes in the US, Switzerland, UK and other locations.
Takes no equity