Capital Innovators
Capital Innovators provides startups with the resources and connections they need to reach the next level. Through proprietary processes and techniques developed and iterated on…
Capital Innovators at a glance
| Address | St. Louis, MO, United States |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 4 standing programmes |
| Official website | capitalinnovators.com/acceleratorprogram |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Capital Innovators, separate from the funding calls above.
Accelerator Program
AcceleratorProvides tech startups with seed funding, mentorship, global network access, customer connections, and office space.
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Based in St.Louis, MO. Consistently ranked as one of the top programs in the United States over its 12-year history. Offers mentorship from C-suite executives, seasoned entrepreneurs, and technical experts, along with connections to customers and strategic partners. Includes co-working and first-class office space.
Guardian Fund
ProgrammeA venture capital fund that invests in and accelerates dual-use technology and product companies with solutions for global defense and security requirements.
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Invests in Pre-seed through Series A companies through its accelerator and individual investments. Primarily focuses on founders who have served to protect the United States, including US military veterans and former first responders, though this is not a qualifier for investment.
NGA Accelerator
AcceleratorA 13-week accelerator in partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, offering grant funding, mentorship, and engagement for geospatial-intelligence technologies.
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Selects up to eight companies developing novel dual-use technologies applicable to the GEOINT sector, including hardware and software. The program is in-person in St. Louis, MO, and provides non-dilutive, equity-free grant funding. Participants receive mentorship from experts and NGA, access to a global network, customer connections, office space, and post-program engagement opportunities. Intellectual property developed during the program is retained by the company. Companies must have a DUNS number and pass a FOCI review to participate.
Corporate Accelerators
AcceleratorRuns corporate accelerator programs to drive innovation for organizations through structured startup engagement, lasting 13 weeks per program.
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These programs source cutting-edge solutions and entrepreneurs globally. The structure includes 6 startups, 6 corporate champion teams, and 6 lead mentors. The process involves defining strategic goals, startup sourcing and diligence, pitch day, selection, investment management, program execution, demo day, and post-program portfolio management. It aims to provide corporations with access to new innovations, opportunities for investment, partnership, acquisition, and licensing, and direct employee engagement with entrepreneurs.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Capital Innovators, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerator ProgramThrough proprietary processes and techniques developed and iterated on over the program's 12-year history | Acceleration | — | seed_funding, mentorship, networking, customer_connections, office_space |
| NGA Acceleratorfirst-of-its-kind innovative partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and Capital Innovators designed to fund, mentor, and accelerate the growth of next-generation geospatial-intelligence technologies. | Acceleration | — | grant_funding, mentorship, networking, customer_connections, office_space, government_engagement |
| Corporate AcceleratorsCapital Innovators runs corporate Accelerator programs to drive innovation for organizations through structured startup engagement. | Acceleration | — | startup_sourcing, mentorship, corporate_engagement, investment_opportunities, partnership_opportunities, acquisition_opportunities, licensing_opportunities, workshops, pitch_practice, portfolio_management |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Co-Working and first-class office space
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
About Capital Innovators
Capital Innovators is an accelerator and venture capital firm based in St. Louis, MO, with over 12 years of experience. It runs a general Accelerator Program for tech startups, providing seed funding, mentorship, global network access, customer connections, and office space. It also operates specialized programs such as the NGA Accelerator in partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, which focuses on dual-use geospatial-intelligence technologies and includes grant funding and direct engagement with the NGA. Additionally, Capital Innovators offers Corporate Accelerators designed to help organizations drive innovation by engaging with startups through a structured 13-week program that includes sourcing, diligence, mentorship, and portfolio management. The firm also manages the Guardian Fund, a venture capital fund that invests in and accelerates dual-use technology companies for global defense and security.
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Frequently asked questions about Capital Innovators
What does Capital Innovators do?
Capital Innovators is an accelerator and venture capital firm based in St. Louis, MO, with over 12 years of experience. It runs a general Accelerator Program for tech startups, providing seed funding, mentorship, global network access, customer connections, and office space.
Where is Capital Innovators located?
Capital Innovators is located at St. Louis, MO, United States.
What programs does Capital Innovators run?
Capital Innovators runs Accelerator Program, Guardian Fund, NGA Accelerator and Corporate Accelerators.
What facilities does Capital Innovators offer?
Capital Innovators offers Co-Working and first-class office space.
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