Fixed investment for a fixed stake plus a program and investor network.
Early teams that value network and signal as much as cash.
Fixed check size; competitive admission.
At a glance
| Family | Equity (sell ownership) |
| What gets underwritten | Your team |
| Collateral | None |
| How you repay | Never (ownership sold) |
| Dilution | Yes — equity sold |
| Typical pricing | Rates shown to approved members |
| Typical time to cash | About 3 months |
| Good for | Growth spend · Extending runway · R&D |
Accelerators providers compared
Sorted by the low end of the estimated rate as of today. Your actual cost depends on your revenue, credit profile and term — the calculator works it out for you.
| Provider | Estimated as of today | Time to cash | Typical size | Requirements | Regions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y Combinator Standard deal |
Rates shown to approved members published |
About 3 months | $500K total | No hard minimums listed | US · Global |
| Techstars Accelerator investment |
Rates shown to approved members published |
About 3 months | $220K total | No hard minimums listed | US · UK · EU · Global |
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