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What You Need to know about Startup Programs

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Accelerators and incubators; collectively known as startup programs are organisations that give startups like you the necessary resources to build launch and grow your business.

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what you need to know about startup programs

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At some point in the startup process you're going to need outside help. Be it business mentoring, investment , access to expert advice, co-workspace

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Startup programs are organisations that give startups like you the necessary resources to build, launch and grow your business.

Accelerators and incubators; collectively known as startup programs are organisations that give startups like you the necessary resources to build launch and grow your business.
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startup Accelerators

"Accelerate" growth of an early stage startup,

key facts about acelerator's

  • Intensive support over a limited period
  • Regular intakes of startups
  • Pre-seed investment for equity
  • A competitive application process

A Startup Incubator prepares Early stage startups for investment

Startup incubators "incubate" disruptive ideas with the goal of building a business that will hopefully be successful enough to attract investment via startup accelerator program, venture capitalist or angel investor.
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key facts about Startup Incubator's

  • Co- Workspace
  • seed funding
  • Mentoring
  • Training
  • Accounting/financial management assistance
  • long term support

one of the main differences between a startup incubator and an Accelerator is the length of time a startup spends at the program.

popular uk and usa startup programs

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usa

  • Y Combinator
  • TechStars
  • AngelPad
  • Launchpad LA
  • MuckerLab
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uk

  • TechStars London
  • Seedcamp
  • wayra
  • Oxygen Accelerator
  • Springboard
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startup accelarator /incubator alumnae

  • dropbox
  • reddit
  • stripe
  • airbnb
  • erply
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