Accel Atoms
We invest in the earliest stages of emerging ideas, irrespective of an MVP, with founders who can commit to building their company full time.
Accel Atoms at a glance
| Address | Bengaluru, IN |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 1 standing programme |
| Official website | atoms.accel.com |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Accel Atoms, separate from the funding calls above.
Atoms AI Cohort 2026
IncubationA cohort launched in partnership with Google Labs’s AI Futures Fund, focusing on AI startups.
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
Accel has forged a landmark partnership with Google Labs’s AI Futures Fund to launch the Atoms AI Cohort 2026, a global first for Google and a significant moment for India’s AI ecosystem.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Accel Atoms, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accel Atoms Pre-Seed Scaling ProgramA pre-seed scaling program for Indian & Indian-origin founders building from anywhere, including India and SEA focused startups. | Pre-incubation | — | non-dilutive pre-seed capital of $250K via convertible note, community-led program, personalized advisory panel, demo days |
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
About Accel Atoms
Accel Atoms is a pre-seed scaling program offered by Accel, an investor with nearly two decades of global experience. The program is designed for Indian and Indian-origin founders building from anywhere, including India and Southeast Asia. It supports pre-seed startups by providing non-dilutive capital via a convertible note, a community-led program for founder interaction, and personalized advisory panels with experts from the Indian ecosystem. The program aims to help startups grow quickly and navigate fundraising processes through specialized mentorship and demo days.
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Frequently asked questions about Accel Atoms
What does Accel Atoms do?
Accel Atoms is a pre-seed scaling program offered by Accel, an investor with nearly two decades of global experience. The program is designed for Indian and Indian-origin founders building from anywhere, including India and Southeast Asia.
Where is Accel Atoms located?
Accel Atoms is located at Bengaluru, IN.
What programs does Accel Atoms run?
Accel Atoms runs Atoms AI Cohort 2026.
What stage of startup does Accel Atoms support?
Accel Atoms supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
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