Silicon Valley Tech Accelerator Program

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Applications close October 11th for Flagship Accelerator Batch 36. We empower founders to transform their bold visions into disruptive impact. Back in 2010, 500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) pioneered an accelerator program and shaped how venture capital fostered early-stage startups. Today, 500 Global continues to invest in founders, offering $150,000 in investment, founder-focused programming, growth and development curriculum, and tailored support. Our four-month in-person program is hosted in Silicon Valley, dedicated to scaling startups to new heights. Fuel your vision and lay the foundation for success with an investment that offers the crucial capital needed to build, launch, and quickly grow your startup. Companies accepted into our Flagship Accelerator are offered a $150,000 investment for a 6% stake, subject to terms and diligence. Build and work with other founders navigating their startup journey, facing similar challenges, and growing together. The 500 founder community consists of 5,000+ founders hailing from diverse backgrounds, areas of expertise, and locations. We bring together industry experts to help founders reach milestones faster and accelerate their problem-solving processes. Along with the 500 Global team of experienced operator-investors, alumni founder coaches, entrepreneurs in residence, mentors, and guest speakers provide expert guidance and real-world insights. Speakers include top domain experts on important topics such as distribution, design, data, fundraising, and more. Our curriculum emphasizes growth hacks and design best practices, guided by best-in-class operators. Key areas of focus include customer discovery, product-market fit, go-to-market strategies, pitch development, fundraising, and partnerships tailored for the modern founder and startup. Working with 500 Global means access to a vast network of investors, resources, mentorship, and market insights across multiple geographies. This support will be instrumental in navigating the complexities of entering new markets and leveraging opportunities on a global scale. With our global network at your fingertips, you’ll unlock unique growth opportunities. As a 500 Global founder, you gain exclusive access to over $1M in credits in the 500 FounderHub, where free credits and exclusive discounts on AI tools, hosting, banking, cap table management and more await to elevate your startup. But the benefits go beyond savings - FounderHub connects you with our firm, fellow founders, mentors, and the broader venture ecosystem, all dedicated to creating opportunities to drive your success.