Accelerators backing Indian startups

Accelerators run fixed-term cohorts that combine funding with mentorship, demo days and investor access. Browse the accelerators on startupfunds, each with their open cohorts, cheque sizes and application windows.

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Techstars

Accelerator

Techstars functions as an accelerator for startups, with its official website located at https://www.techstars.com. This organisation provides equity funding to companies that participate in its programs. The programs offered by Techstars include: - Techstars Space Accelerator, which provides equity funding with varying amounts. - Techstars Healthcare Accelerator powered by Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic States, offering equity funding up to ₹2.0Cr. - Techstars Anywhere Accelerator, also providing equity funding with varying amounts.

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Alliance

Accelerator

Leading crypto and AI accelerator and founder community based in New York, backing early-stage web3 and artificial intelligence startups with capital, mentorship, and a strong peer network.

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Talent investor helping exceptional individuals find co-founders and build companies from scratch, with a Bangalore cohort

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Forum Ventures

Accelerator

Forum Ventures is an accelerator that also operates as a pre-seed fund. This organisation focuses on supporting B2B SaaS startups.They offer equity funding to early-stage companies. Forum Ventures provides programs designed to assist startups in their development.One of their primary programs is The Forum Accelerator. Through this initiative, eligible startups can secure equity funding of up to ₹90L. Their programs are structured to run for 15 weeks.

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Multi-stage startup accelerator in Gurugram offering coworking spaces, mentorship, and structured programs across multiple Indian cities.

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Invention Engine

Accelerator

Invention Engine operates as an accelerator, specifically targeting startups in the AI and deeptech sectors. This organisation is founder-led, providing focused support to emerging ventures. Its official website is https://www.inventionengine.in. It offers investment to selected startups, with each receiving $100K. The accelerator runs a 6-month program, which is based in the Delhi NCR region. Among its offerings is the 'ACE $100k High-Touch AI Accelerator by Invention Engine'. Through this program, eligible startups can secure a grant of up to ₹90L.

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Global accelerator network running industry-focused 13-week programs in Mumbai with 150+ mentors and corporate pilot access

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Y Combinator

Accelerator

World's most renowned startup accelerator, funding 500+ startups per batch with $500K investment and intensive 3-month programs.

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