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Startup Accelerators and Investment Terms Reference List
Curated reference list comparing startup accelerator funding amounts and equity terms.
This reference note compiles investment terms, check sizes, and equity requirements across more than 30 startup accelerators, fellowships, and residency programs. It organizes programs by tier, focus area, and structure—including AI-specific funds and venture studios—making it easy to compare dilution and deal terms before applying.
The list
TOP TIER ACCELERATORS
- a16z Speedrun ($750k to $1M for ~7 to 10%)
- Y Combinator ($500k for ~7%)
- Techstars ($220k for ~5 to 7%)
- 500 Global ($112.5k for 6%)
- LAUNCH ($125k for 6 to 7%)
- AngelPad ($120k for ~7%)
EARLY FOUNDER PROGRAMS
- Pioneer ($20k for 1%)
- Entrepreneur First (~$250k for ~9%)
- South Park Commons ($400k for 7% + $600k follow on)
- Founder Institute (equity based program)
- Founders Fellowship ($150k for 5 to 10%)
AI FOCUSED PROGRAMS
- OpenAI Converge ($1M equity investment)
- Betaworks AI Camp ($500k)
- AI Grant ($250k uncapped)
- AI2 Incubator ($50k to $150k)
VENTURE STUDIOS / RESIDENCIES
- Sequoia Arc (~$1M)
- PearX ($250k to $2M)
- HFO Residency ($1M uncapped for 5%)
- NEO ($600k uncapped SAFE)
- Greylock Edge (SAFE + $500k credits)
- Conviction Embed ($150k uncapped MFN SAFE)
GLOBAL ACCELERATORS
- Seedcamp (€100k to €200k for ~7 to 7.5%)
- Startup Wise Guys (up to €65k)
- APX (up to €500k, typically €50k for ~5%)
OTHERS
- Accel Atoms (up to $500k to $1M)
- Afore Capital ($100k to $500k)
- Berkeley SkyDeck ($200k)
- Soma Capital ($100k)
- Boost VC (up to $500k for ~15%)
- Google for Startups (up to $100k)
What it's for
- Compare standard equity dilution across top startup accelerators
- Identify specialized AI incubators and venture residency programs
- Evaluate early-stage funding options and guaranteed follow-on terms before submitting applications
Key points
- Top-tier program breakdown including Y Combinator ($500k for 7%) and Techstars ($220k for 5–7%)
- Coverage of early founder fellowships like South Park Commons and Pioneer
- Dedicated list of AI-focused programs such as OpenAI Converge and AI Grant
- Details on venture studio residencies from firms like Sequoia, Pear, and Greylock
- Global accelerator terms including Seedcamp, Startup Wise Guys, and APX
Pricing
Free
Details
- Type
- List
- Category
- Business & Money
- Topic
- Startup Accelerators
- Open source
- No
- Platforms
- other
- For
- Early-stage founders, startup operators, and entrepreneurs preparing to fundraise.
- Tags
- startups, accelerators, fundraising, venture capital, investing, equity
Why it was saved
- @shiri_shh: Concretely comparable deal terms across ~35 programs — rare to find in one place; direct use when choosing where to apply.
- @stacy_muur: Quick reference when choosing which accelerators to apply to; includes deal amounts, equity percentages, and follow-on guarantees.
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