Top Accelerators & Incubators

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Name	Description	Website	Pros	Cons	Best For	# of Investments	# of Exits
Y Combinator	Each company is given $120,000 in funding annually, with the startups accelerated by Y Combinator totaling over $100 billion in value.	https://www.ycombinator.com/	- Unparalleled resources and opportunities for eligible startups

Brand exposure and association increases funding and growth opportunities
A large number of investments | - Competitive application process | - High-growth startups
Tech startups
Seed-stage startups | 4,377 | 425 | | Techstars | Members of this accelerator can expect access to capital, mentorship, and more. Techstars also hosts Startup Week and Startup Weekend, two impactful events for the startup community to accelerate their companies quickly. | https://www.techstars.com/ | - Many options for founders to accelerate their startup, including short-term workshops
Access to a network of other startup founders and entrepreneurs
Substantial list of successful startups have participated in the program | - Specific to tech startups | - Tech startups
High-growth startups
First-time entrepreneurs | 3569 | 363 | | 500 Startups | A venture capital firm specializing in early- and seed-stage startup acceleration, and has a lot to offer startups of varying sizes. | https://500.co/ | - 500 Startups offers large funds and micro funds
Services provided in 60 countries and counting
Experience in scaling hugely successful startups | - Less than 700 investments in startups | - Early or seed-stage startups
High-growth startups
Tech startups | 2,775 | 327 | | Plug and Play | A startup accelerator program designed for technology companies. Holds a 12-week program intended to spur innovation and connect exciting tech startups with blue-chip corporations. | https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/ | - Great for connecting with blue-chip corporate partners
A responsive and helpful team
Accommodates startups at any stage | - Only available to tech-centered startups | - Tech startups
High-growth startups | 1,383 | 133 | | Google for Startups Accelerator | A global program, each composed of 10 to 15 startups that work together to help each other accomplish their entrepreneurial goals. Additionally, this accelerator offers one-on-one mentors and a tailored experience for each company to ensure each startup’s individual needs are met. | https://startup.google.com/accelerator/ | - Programs offered across the world
Access to several valuable services
Equity-free | - Competitive with few spots in each program | - Technical founders
Growth-oriented startups
Startups with scalable products | 97 | 3 | | Alchemist Accelerator | A startup accelerator that supports enterprise startups — defined as startups that sell their products to other enterprises. Along with offering opportunities to network with a supportive community of enterprise-focused founders and mentors, Alchemist Accelerator is also designed to provide customers with a structured path to fundraising and customer traction. | https://www.alchemistaccelerator.com/ | - Startups accepted into the program are automatically provided with a small, founder-friendly cash investment, typically around $25,000
52% of startups are funded after completing the program
Over $1.2 billion of funding generated | - Does not accept consumer startups | - Enterprise startups
Early-stage startups | 566 | 45 | | Dreamit Ventures | A venture fund focused on startups that already have a pilot or existing revenue and are ready to scale. Dreamit Ventures offers its portfolio companies access to a wide range of resources, including pilot programs, customer acquisition assistance, and business development support. | https://www.dreamit.com/ | - Have lots of experience helping companies with a viable product scale
Companies do not have to co-locate with Dreamit when starting
Offers extensive 10-week virtual programs instead of 14-week long programs | - Companies have to have a proven product or revenue to be accepted | - Healthcare tech startups
Security tech startups
Startups with products already on the market | 382 | 43 | | Founders Factory | A one-stop shop for everything a startup founder needs in order to launch, manage, and grow their business. With access to an extensive network of corporate partners and experienced staff, this accelerator program offers a six-month program designed to build companies as well as £30k in cash for eligible startups. | https://foundersfactory.com/ | - Access to impactful corporate partners
Industry-specific accelerator programs
Services offered for every stage of the startup process from product development to growth | - Based only in London | - Beauty startups
Fintech startups
Retail startups | 114 | 10 | | MassChallenge | With nine accelerator programs globally, MassChallenge offers a global network for startup support specializing in Fintech, Healthtech, and Sustainability. | https://masschallenge.org/ | - A global network with nine accelerator programs
Experience accelerating nearly 3,000 startups
Over $3 billion generated | - Industry-specific startups | - Healthtech startups
Fintech startups
Sustainable startups | 3049 | 153 | | Startupbootcamp | Offers both accelerator and scale programs to support startups at every stage. With industry-focused programs offered globally, startups across the world can find the support systems they need to launch and grow their businesses. | https://www.startupbootcamp.org/ | - More than 20 industry-focused accelerator programs
Access to mentors, investors, and partners
Nearly 1,000 startups accelerated | - Some industry programs only available in certain countries | - Fintech startups
Renewable energy startups
Tech startups | 540 | 34 | | AngelPad | This is a seed-stage accelerator based in New York and San Francisco, boasting an impressive amount of startup funding, averaging $14 million in funding for startups that are a part of the program. | https://angelpad.com/ | - Members of this accelerator have access to great funding opportunities
History of high valuations for participating companies
Access to valuable mentorship opportunities | - Strictly venture capital funded startups | - High-growth startups
Tech startups | 180 | 37 | | Amplify.LA | Focuses on the earliest seed startups. With this focus, they are able to hand-hold startups from the moment they receive their first check to the moment they exit. | https://amplify.la/ | - Offers complete mentorship
Often the first investors in a company
Develops close relationships with their investments | - Do not have as large of capital as other accelerators | - Pre-seed startups
Healthcare startups | 150 | 20 | | Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator | Considered one of New York City's biggest tech accelerators and has been investing in startups since 2010. They have a wide focus on the types of companies they invest in, from healthtech and fintech to retail and enterprise software. | https://www.eranyc.com/ | - New York’s largest accelerator program
Includes over 500 mentors from some of the largest companies
Alumni companies have raised over $1 billion in investor capital | - Competitive application process | - Early-stage startups
Tech startups | 316 | 31 | | SOSV | They are a global venture fund that has over 1,000 companies in its portfolio. There are over 1,000 mentors worldwide and about $1 billion in assets under management. | https://sosv.com/ | - Continues to grow with a 40% increase in portfolio companies and asset management funds since 2020
Provides an extensive network of global mentors
Operates the first ever China-based accelerator | - Lots of companies under portfolio | - Early-stage startups
Innovative tech startups
Asia-based startups | 2314 | 57 | | The Company Lab (CO.LAB) | Offers two 12-week accelerator programs for high-growth startups looking to quickly scale their company. | https://colab.co/ | - Partnered with several impactful companies
Free housing offered throughout the accelerator process
Access to capital after completion of the program | - Eligibility is dependent on growth and industry | - Consumer goods startups
Internet application startups
Healthtech startups | 27 | 10 | | Union Kitchen | An accelerator program geared specifically towards food and beverage startups to help these companies bring new products to market while providing tools to develop a scalable business model. The program is separated into four stages: launch, product market fit, growth, and scale. | https://www.unionkitchen.com/accelerator | - Members are provided with services from launch to scale
Faster product development
250% higher success rate compared to food startups that aren’t members of the accelerator | - Extremely industry-specific | - Food startups
Beverage startups
Product developers | 100 | 3 | | Newchip Accelerator | They offer an online accelerator program that helps entrepreneurs with business development, customer acquisition, and fundraising. Newchip's curriculum comprises three main categories: startup essentials, business growth, and financing your business. | https://newchip.com/ | - Very clear and communicated application process
A 100% equity-free accelerator program
Completely remote program | - No in-person experience | - Tech startups
Automation startups | 398 | 3 | | Boomtown Accelerators | Instead of promoting innovation internally through your own company, they foster relationships externally by designing and implementing customized turnkey programs that align with a business's strategy. | https://boomtownaccelerators.com/ | - Have a portfolio valuation of $1.4 billion
Compliments a company's strategy by opening it up to outside ideas
Produce long-term success through exposure to disruptive thinking | - Can seem counterintuitive for most companies | - Disruptive startups
Startups open to external innovation | 174 | 7 | | Capital Factory | Invests in multi-stage startups and focuses on creating a larger network of opportunities. They have hosted over 900 tech-focused events and provide a coworking space of over 81,000 square feet for entrepreneurs. | https://www.capitalfactory.com/ | - Have a facility of over 81,000 square feet for co-working
Host hundreds of tech-focused events
Have over 150 of the highest qualified Texas mentors | - Specifically for Texas-based businesses | - Tech startups
Entrepreneurs looking for mentorship | 179 | 23 | | Lair East Labs | The focus is heavily on startups that include an international mindset and looks to disrupt the global market with innovative solutions. They offer their startups a $150,000 investment to start; based in New York and has been recognized as one of the top 100 accelerators by Crunchbase. | https://laireastlabs.com/ | - They build long-term relationships with their startups
Have an extensive international network
Custom tailor investors, mentors, and partners for every investment | - Strong focus on international potential only | - Startups looking for international network
Tech startups | 31 | 1 | | Seedcamp | They focus more on startups that have global ambition and use tech to become successful. They have invested in over 400 companies that have disrupted industries, including nine European unicorns. | https://seedcamp.com/ | - Their founders have raised over $7 billion in funding
They are the primary accelerator for Europe
Help startups grow from small businesses to large exits | - Only for early-stage startups | - Early-stage startups
Tech startups | 490 | 53 | | Startup Chile | Created to attract foreign entrepreneurs and investors to the country in an effort to create jobs and generate economic growth. They have had over 11,000 applications from 133 countries and have invested $40 million in over 800 startups. | https://startupchile.org/ | - Startups under their portfolio have raised more than $2 billion
Valuation of the portfolio is over $5 billion
Over 2200 startups under their portfolio | - Crowded portfolio | - Startups with global focus
Startups looking for alternative funding | 909 | 29 | | Wayra | They focus on digital startups and have a presence in over 14 countries. They have had over 1000 startup applications per year and invest $50,000 in each company they choose. | https://www.wayra.com/ | - Strong international focus
Believe in disrupting pre-existing markets through technological change
Connects Telefonica and technological disruptors | - Focused only on digital startups | - Digital Startups
Tech startups | 1200 | 42 | | Microsoft Accelerator | A global startup accelerator program. The aim is to help startups grow through access to mentorship, connections, and resources. They have a deep focus on cloud-based startups and help support them from conception to exit. | https://startups.microsoft.com/ | - Startups can receive up to $150,000 in Azure credits
Mentorship guidance from tech experts and business leaders
Access to startup-friendly offers from Microsoft partners | - Works in Azure credits | - Cloud-based startups
Lean startups | 234 | 41 | | StartX | The company functions more as an app for startups that includes features to help with mentorship, fundraising, and networking. Using the app, startup founders can book appointments with advisors and learn more about how to grow their startup into a success. | https://startx.com/ | - Very simple to use
Hosts a variety of beginner resources
Does not require any equity | - No in-person experience | - Beginning startups | 1 | 0 | | Boost VC | They are focused on startups that are working on big ideas and have a global focus. They look for teams that have the ability to execute their vision and have a long-term view of their business. They include a three-month onboarding program that helps entrepreneurs secure better networks and funds using their demo day platform. | https://www.boost.vc/ | - Invest up to $500,000 in pre-seed startups
Target startups that raise less than $1 million but have an evaluation between $3 million and $7 million | - Tech-driven startups only | - Pre-seed startups
Disruptive tech startups | 273 | 29 | | AlphaLab | Helps tech startups grow by investing early and offering an intensive, hands-on program. They have an extensive mentor network along with educational sessions with some of the biggest industry leaders in the state. They also provide resources related to sales, digital marketing, customer acquisition, business operations, and fundraising resources. | https://alphalab.org/ | - Hands-on approach to help startups
Lots of experience for software companies
Invests up to $50,000 with convertible note | - Specifically for early stage startups | - Tech startups
Gaming startups
Software startups | 107 | 7 | | Mucker Capital | Provides a solution for startups who aren't in Silicon Valley but who still want to have access to the same resources and networks. They are focused on companies that have a scalable business model and who can show early traction. | https://www.mucker.com/ | - Only work with around 10-20 companies a year
Committed to building startups without using specific programs
Have offices across the US, including Austin and Nashville | - Competitive field of applicants | - Software Startups
Tech startups | 210 | 17 | | MetaProp | Known as the world's first venture capital firm with a focus on the proptech industry. They have a global network of over 150 startups and investors and help their portfolio companies with resources, advice, and connections. They also offer an incubator program that helps startups grow their business. They are also committed to the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion pledge to rally the business community to advance diversity and inclusion. | https://www.metaprop.vc/ | - They have created over $107 billion in enterprise value
They have a 40% diversity rate of portfolio founders
They have over 20 billion sq ft managed | - Real estate startups only | - Real estate startups
Proptech startups | 136 | 15 | | Berkeley SkyDeck | Hosting over 300 startups every year across three major programs that are all based on the stage of the startup. They are attached to Berkeley University, which gives them the ability to offer resources that other accelerators don't have and access to over 500,000 alumni. | https://skydeck.berkeley.edu/ | - Offer three programs, including the SkyDeck Accelerator Program, - Innovation Partners Program, and Pad-13.
Offer specialized tracks depending on the industry of the startup | - Resources limited to Berkeley school and alumni | - Tech startups
Robotic startups | 83 | 17 | | Idealab | This incubator boasts over 150 formed companies with 45 IPOs and acquisitions under its belt. Idealab’s founder, Bill Gross, has been a speaker at several impressive organizations such as TED and World Economic Forum in addition to his extensive experience as an entrepreneur. Idealab has also expanded to include Idealab Studios, an extension of the successful incubator that focuses on AI/robotics, commerce, enterprise, and clean energy. | https://www.idealab.com/ | - Has a history of building successful companies
Tech startups and inventors can find the tools they need for business and product development
Introductions to an extensive network of entrepreneurs, founders, and more | - Reportedly high turnaround of employees can result in negative company culture | - Tech startups
Eco-tech startups
Artificial intelligence startups | | | | CodeBase | The Edinburgh-based startup incubator, started with a simple goal: to offer a large city-central space to startup entrepreneurs that was affordable and complete with super-fast wifi. | https://www.thisiscodebase.com/ | - Mentorship services provide entrepreneurs with a network of supportive, educational resources
Workspaces available across the UK in several locations.
Potential introductions to impactful investors and funding opportunities. | - UK-based incubator and therefore not attainable for all startups outside the region. | - Tech startups
UK-based startups
Tech designers and developers | | | | LE CAMP | A Quebec-based startup incubator geared towards tech startups both in Canada and abroad. LE CAMP is both an accelerator and incubator, offering a myriad of services tailored to each startup’s unique needs to aid it in growing through the early stages of launch. | https://lecampquebec.com/en/about-us/ | - Offers international communities and resources
Impactful mentorship programs
Growth-oriented incubator that can help scale your company | - Only for early-stage startups | - Tech startups
Canadian companies
Early-stage startups | | | | DMZ | An incubator that works with high-growth startups to validate, launch, and scale their company from the ground up. Recently, DMZ has altered their business model to be able to provide a highly customized experience for each startup’s individual needs. From accessing capital to strategies for sourcing talent — DMZ has a litany of resources for high-growth startups to scale and flourish. | https://dmz.ryerson.ca/ | - Well versed in helping startups quickly scale up
Startups in this community can take advantage of resources for assistance in early stages, such as startup idea validation, and in later stages, like launching and scaling the company
Each startup’s experience is tailored to their needs | - Limited to high-growth startups | - Tech startups
Early-stage startups
High-growth startups | | | | Launch Academy | Boasts an impressive track record, with 6,000 entrepreneurs having participated in their incubator program. The main goal of Launch Academy is to help startups expand on a global scale using their Startup Visa program as well as help entrepreneurs learn how to launch, grow, and scale their startup by learning from experienced founders. | https://www.launchacademy.ca/ | - Have supported entrepreneurs from over 100 countries
Entrepreneurs gain the tools to expand globally
Experienced entrepreneurs and founders guide members providing invaluable insights | - This incubator is exclusively for tech startups | - Tech startups
Startups looking to expand globally
High-growth startups | | | | Tech Ranch® | An Austin, Texas-based startup incubator that prioritizes helping startups with their market readiness, providing them with tools to meet the demands and challenges of their unique startup ecosystem. | https://techranchaustin.com/ | - Startups looking to expand their reach to a global market can gain the tools they need here
Members gain an introduction to impactful funding opportunities
Supports startups at all stages — from launch to scale | - May not be ideal for smaller startups | - Early-stage startups
Research-based startups
Innovative startups | | | | LACI | A startup incubator based in Los Angeles that specializes in helping eco-friendly startups bring innovative products to market. With a strong drive to stop climate change, LACI’s services are only available to green startups that focus on transportation, renewable energy, cleantech, or smart cities. | https://laincubator.org/ | - Early-stage, eco-friendly startups can receive help to bring their products to market
Offers a litany of different programs and services for members
Access to the LACI prototyping center to build effective prototypes | - Extremely specific criteria for qualifying startups | - Eco-friendly startups
Transportation startups
Renewable energy startups | | | | WorcLab | A startup incubator and coworking space located in Worcester, Massachusetts. Startups at WorcLab have access to a prototyping lab, electronics lab, and Technocopia makerspace, as well as private offices to meet and collaborate with your team. | https://worclab.org/ | - Members have access to a myriad of software and business resources
Entrepreneurs can develop their prototypes to bring to market
Potential access to venture capital to support and fund their startup | - Not ideal for established, growth-stage startups | - Startups developing products or prototypes
Early-stage startups
Small teams | | | | ACE Incubator | A community-oriented space for entrepreneurs, students, tech professionals, and academics to obtain the necessary support and resources needed to launch a startup. This incubator is poised to help startups build for optimal scalability. | https://ace-incubator.nl/ | - Members gain access to programs, mentors, and networking opportunities
Potential access to venture capital to fund and support startups
Offers an AI (artificial intelligence) lab | - Competitive application process | - Europe-based startups
Growth-stage startups
Tech startups | | | | InnoSpring Seed Fund | A Silicon Valley-based funding source and incubator that leverages a global network of startup support and resources. Startups that are ready to take on investment opportunities have the opportunity to secure impactful, strategic investment through this platform. | http://www.innospringseedfund.com/ | - Qualified startups will receive unparalleled direction for strategic investment opportunities
Opportunity for global expansion
High-growth startups receive impactful information and resources to scale their company | - Not ideal for seed or early-stage startups | - Established startups
Growth-stage startups
Startups looking to expand to a global market | | | | Venture Catalysts | A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is geared towards developing strong, inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems, which they call ecosystem-as-a-service (EaaS). Members can expect to gain growth and investment opportunities as well as acceleration and a strong support network. | https://www.venturecatalysts.co/ | - Dedicated to developing an inclusive and diverse startup ecosystem
Startups that are looking for investment opportunities to propel their company forward can find impactful resources here
Growth and scalability are prioritized | - Not ideal for seed or early-stage startups | - Growth-stage startups
Large-scale startups
Diverse startups | | | | Innovation Works | offer between $100k and $150k investment in the form of a convertible note depending on your commercialisation plans, required funding and runway needs. They focus on giving entrepreneurs the tools to quickly build and grow early-stage tech startups. Dealing mainly with the critical aspects of product development and early customer acquisition. | http://innovationworks.org/ | - includes connections to mentors, experts and alumni - has weekly programming by industry leaders - provides office space and investment opportunities | | Software, IT, Healthcare | 589 | 179 | | Village Capital | Unlocking capital for early-stage entrepreneurs who are building emergent solutions for social, economic, and environmental challenges around the world. | https://vilcap.com | - support early-stage startups across thematic areas in emergent sectors- invest capital, directly and indirectly in innovation- reimagine the systems for supporting impact startup | | Fintech, Education | 985 | 357 | | Forum Ventures | The firm prefers to invest in seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies operating in SaaS sectors based in the United States. | https://www.forumvc.com | - Personalized, hands-on support | | Software, SaaS, IT | 375 | 93 | | Starta VC | The firm seeks investments in early-stage companies. The firm prefers to make investments in the agritech, business products and services, education, human resource, gaming and E-sports software, legal tech, fintech, and food-tech sectors. | http://www.starta.vc/ | - high value on inclusivity and diversity | | Software, IT, AI | 171 | 46 | | Founder Institute | The company helps pre-seed entrepreneurs and teams build traction and raise funding by establishing a critical support network of local startup experts.Each global chapter of the Founder Institute has local directors and mentors who are some of the world’s top startup leaders. | https://fi.co/ | - the program helps you kill “bad” business ideas so no time is wasted | only around 50% of the applicants get accepted | B2B, B2C, mobile, TMT, and technology sectors | 591 | 259 | | NFX | A venture firm focusing exclusively on accelerating pre-seed and seed-stage startups. The company refers to its community of founders and startups as the “NFX Guild,” a collaborative platform for entrepreneurs to connect, network, and collaborate. NFX works intensively with founders through their exit from its portfolio. | https://www.nfx.com/ | | | healthcare, information technology, gaming, web3, | 516 | 102 | | Ignite North East | The firm seeks to work closely with founding teams to bring their business idea, start scaling and raise their first round of investment. They offer two programs: a Pre-Accelerator Program for early-stage startups and an Accelerator Program for startups at the seed stage. | http://ignite.io/ | | | for startups with highscaling potential | 148 | 81 | | Startup Wise Guys | They offer region-wise and discipline-wise accelerator programs in Europe and Africa, ranging from Sustainability, SaaS, and Fintech. They also have a pre-accelerator program for early-stage startups. | http://www.startupwiseguys.com/ | | | B2B, software as a service, fintech, cybersecurity | 481 | 77 | | Startup Yard | Seed accelerator which provides programme for start-ups. They specialize in incubating startups that are into Augmented Reality, Predictive Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, IoT, Cryptography, Robotics, and other disciplines. | http://www.startupyard.com/ | | | information and communication technologies with a focus on data, analytic and mobile sectors | 95 | 40 |