2023

500 Global Flagship Accelerator Program

Take your startup to the next level with our seed program in Silicon Valley.
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500 Global's Flagship Accelerator

Back in 2010, 500 Global (then known as 500 Startups) was one of the first firms to create an accelerator program and shape how venture capital fostered early-stage startup innovation. 500 Global’s four month long program was hosted in Silicon Valley and helped founders take their companies to the next level. 

Over a decade later, 500 Global continues to offer founders the opportunity for a seed investment ($150,000), as well as access to full programming that’s focused on startup growth and scaling. The Program is hosted at our headquarters in Palo Alto, California.

 

What do startups get out of the program?

Investment

Being a 500 Global company will validate your business, and our network will help you connect with investors when the time is right. 500 Startup’s standard accelerator deal is a $150,000 investment in return for a 6% stake. We charge $37,500 to participate, but the fees can be deducted from our investment.

Community

Starting a company is solitary and challenging. Working with other people going through the same challenges makes a huge difference. Founders who’ve gone through our program tell us that the 500 community is extremely valuable.

Advice

Starting a company is solitary. Working with your peers going through the same challenges makes a huge difference.

Curriculum

500 brings in a wide variety of experts focused on marketing, culture, startup accounting, product design, sales, finance, and more. Think a Startup MBA on steroids.

Hands-on Support

We’ll work together on your business and product strategy, growth metrics and investor pitches.

Network

You’ll have access to 1,000+ founders, 200+ mentors and our own staff. Thanks to our massive network, startups build relationships and partnerships that wouldn’t be possible at their size without 500. Need an intro to a customer? Early access to a new platform feature? API access blocked? Stuck at the border? We have connections.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

You can apply for our flagship accelerator 365 days a year on a rolling admissions basis at https://flagship.aplica.500.co.

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Legal Disclaimer

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