Flagship Accelerator

Take your startup to the next level with our Flagship Accelerator in Silicon Valley.

We empower founders to transform their bold visions into disruptive impact.

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About our Flagship Accelerator

Back in 2010, 500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) pioneered an accelerator program and shaped how venture capital fostered early-stage startups. Today, 500 Global continues to invest in founders, offering $150,000 in investment, founder-focused programming, growth and development curriculum, and tailored support. Our four-month in-person program is hosted at our headquarters in Palo Alto, California, dedicated to scaling startups to new heights.

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What do founders get from the program?

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Investment

Fuel your vision and lay the foundation for success with an investment that offers the crucial capital needed to build, launch, and quickly grow your startup. When your company is accepted to our Flagship Accelerator, we offer a seed investment of $150,000 for a 6% stake. The program fees of $37,500 can be deducted from the investment.

Community

Build and work with other founders navigating their startup journey, facing similar challenges, and growing together.. Founders will get the community and camaraderie necessary to take on the myriad challenges of startup life. Our community consists of 5,000+ founders and 400+ mentors hailing from diverse backgrounds, areas of expertise, and locations. You’ll connect with a growing list of engineers, designers, marketers, and founders from all around the world.

Mentorship & hands-on support

We bring together key players to help founders reach milestones faster and accelerate their problem-solving processes. Along with the 500 Global team of experienced operator-investors, alumni founder coaches, entrepreneurs in residence, mentors, and guest speakers provide expert guidance and real-world insights. Speakers include top domain experts on important topics such as distribution, design, data, fundraising, and more.

Curriculum

Our curriculum emphasizes growth hacks and design best practices, guided by best-in-class operators. Key areas of focus include customer discovery, product-market fit, go-to-market strategies, pitch development, fundraising, and partnerships tailored for the modern founder and startup.

Network

Working with 500 Global means access to a vast network of investors, resources, mentorship, and market insights across multiple geographies. This support will be instrumental in navigating the complexities of entering new markets and leveraging opportunities on a global scale. With our global network at your fingertips, you’ll unlock unique growth opportunities.

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Exclusive perks & deals

As a 500 Global founder, you gain exclusive access to the 500 FounderHub, where free credits and exclusive discounts on AI tools, hosting, banking, cap table management and more await to elevate your startup. But the benefits go beyond savings - FounderHub connects you with our firm, fellow founders, mentors, and the broader venture ecosystem, all dedicated to creating opportunities to drive your success.

Disclaimer

THIS PROGRAM IS OPERATED BY 500 STARTUPS INCUBATOR, L.L.C (TOGETHER WITH ITS AFFILIATES, “500 GLOBAL”). ALL CONTENT PROVIDED IN THIS WEBPAGE IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. 500 GLOBAL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS WEBPAGE. WHILE 500 GLOBAL HAS TAKEN REASONABLE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS WEBPAGE IS ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE, NO LIABILITY CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY ERROR OR OMISSIONS. NOTHING IN THE CONTENT ON THIS WEBSITE OR DELIVERED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM SHALL CONSTITUTE OR IS INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE LEGAL, TAX OR INVESTMENT ADVICE BY 500 GLOBAL (INCLUDING INVESTMENT ADVICE AS DEFINED IN THE U.S. INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940). FURTHER, NO CONTENT OR INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS WEBSITE IS OR IS INTENDED AS AN OFFER TO PROVIDE ANY INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICE OR FINANCIAL ADVICE BY 500 GLOBAL. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANYTHING HEREIN BE CONSTRUED AS FUND MARKETING MATERIALS BY PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS CONSIDERING AN INVESTMENT INTO ANY 500 GLOBAL INVESTMENT FUND. THIS WEBPAGE IS UPDATED AS OF MAY 2023. APPLYING TO THE PROGRAM DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN INVESTMENT FROM 500 GLOBAL, OR ITS RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES.