Accelerate
A programme by 1752vc
A remote-first accelerator of about three months for early-stage startups with a product in market, tied to a direct investment from 1752vc.
At a glance
| Best for | Early-stage startups with a product in market and some paying customers, in any industry. |
|---|---|
| Stage | Early revenue |
| Duration | About three months (12 weeks) |
| Format | Online |
| Cost | Takes equity |
About Accelerate
Accelerate is 1752vc's flagship programme. It is a mostly remote, intensive accelerator for early-stage startups that show progress with their product or service, in any industry. Startups that have already raised pre-seed or seed money can apply. Admissions are rolling, with no fixed start dates, and a custom curriculum is built around each startup.
What you get
- A three-month, 12-week programme with a custom curriculum, delivered remotely, with optional in-person events
- A direct investment from 1752vc on acceptance, structured with a valuation cap
- A package of perks and tools. The firm's own pages give different values for it, so none is stated here.
Who can apply
- Early-stage startups with a product in market and some paying customers
- Any industry, including startups that have already raised pre-seed or seed funding
- The site states no nationality or residency rule, and does not say whether founders based in India are accepted
How selection works: Several rounds of due diligence and interviews. The firm says it accepts only 10 to 20 startups a year out of thousands of applications.
How to apply: Apply online through the application portal linked from the programme page. Admissions are rolling. The programme page does not state an equity percentage; the portal listing states one at 2 percent, and says support runs for a full year after the intensive three months. Confirm the terms with the team.
Where to apply
Other 1752vc programmes
- LaunchpadA self-paced, fully remote 12-week programme that takes an unvalidated idea to a validated one, for a refundable accountability fee.
- Ignite (Ignite Startup Academy)A 12-week programme of weekly modules and deliverables for founders with a first version, beta or initial customers, for a refundable accountability fee.
- Ignite DTCA 12-week programme for early-stage direct-to-consumer and consumer brands, for a refundable accountability fee.
- GTM AcceleratorA 12-week remote programme on go-to-market and founder-led sales for founders with a validated product and early traction.
- Lightning RoundA live online pitch competition, with a five-minute pitch and questions, that selects startups for fast-track diligence into Accelerate.