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Getting into an accelerator

At the end of this edition, the post-interview email that got me into Techstars /+ ABN AMRO bank accelerator in September ‘23.

Should you get into an accelerator? - Often it’s easier said than done.

Here are the basics you need to get into an accelerator like YC, Techstars, Antler:

• Strong team with complementary skills (e.g. CEO, CTO). No solopreneurs

• Have early traction, ideally MRR (monthly recurring revenue) or at B2C least leads at low cost ($2) and/or LOI - letter of interests for B2B

• Have a project in a fast growing industry e.g. AI, blockchain

Now, often these things alone are not enough.

You need great documentation - just as you were raising a VC round.

After all, accelerators will bet on people that look like they can raise a VC round afterwards

In my experience, I’ve done both Antler & Techstars accelerators and I’ll say they are indeed worthy.

You are giving up equity and control - but at the same time you are getting a great human experience, tools to succeed faster and an initial risk capital you can use not to risk your life savings.

So give it a try, copy my seed data room and get documentation ready for your accelerator:

• Short Pitch (12 pages)

• Long Pitch (up to 24 pages)

• Financial Model

• Unit Economics

• Product Demo

• Live Customers Links

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