Flagship Accelerator
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The 500 Global Flagship Accelerator is a four-month, in-person program designed to empower early-stage founders to transform their bold visions into disruptive impact and scale their startups. Hosted in Silicon Valley (Palo Alto, California), the program offers a $150,000 investment for a 6% stake, subject to terms and diligence. Participants benefit from founder-focused programming, a growth and development curriculum, and tailored support, including mentorship from industry experts, experienced operator-investors, alumni founder coaches, and entrepreneurs in residence. The curriculum emphasizes growth hacks, design best practices, customer discovery, product-market fit, go-to-market strategies, pitch development, fundraising, and partnerships. Founders also gain access to a vast global network of investors, resources, and market insights, along with exclusive perks and deals worth over $1M in credits through the 500 FounderHub. The program aims to help startups reach milestones faster and accelerate their problem-solving processes. 500 Global invests in early-stage tech startups across regions and industries.
How to apply
Applications for the Flagship Accelerator are accepted on a rolling basis. For Batch 36, applications closed on October 11th. The application can be submitted online.
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