Secure investors with pitches that work.
200+
startups supported since 2015
$1.5M
invested in alumni companies to date
27
accelerator programs run since inception
Pave a path to funding with our
Pre-Seed Stage Accelerator.
Trailblazing tech, meets groundbreaking growth. Our Pre-Seed Stage Accelerator is designed to prepare founders for the world of venture capital investment and high-scale rapid growth that is just around the corner. Learn how to pitch your business clearly and effectively, be recognized by community stakeholders and local investors at our Demo Day, and strive for eligibility for a $25,000 pre-seed investment in this 13-week program.
Join the next cohort of Pre-Seed Stage Starters.
We work. Here's how.
Prepare for a secure tomorrow.
Complete a full risk assessment of your business
Develop risk mitigation plans to help inspire confidence from investors
Understand the critical factors for scale
Determine key performance indicators to help you measure progress and growth in your business
Complete due diligence preparation, ready for any potential investor
Connect with potential investors.
Learn how to identify, research, and communicate with potential investors
Understand the different forms of investor capital and which one is most appropriate for your business
Learn what is important to an investor and how to provide the information
Perfect your pitch game.
Create a portfolio of different pitches for a variety of investors and situations
Present your investor pitch at Demo Day
We help Starters thrive.
Collaborative Network.
Connect with a vast network of tech entrepreneurs and run ideas by our team of expert coaches.
Full-Circle Support.
Idea to Pre-Seed, get personalized support at every step on your path to tech startup success.
Expert Leadership.
Learn and get guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs who have helped more than 200 businesses get their start.
Join a network of unmatched talent.
What Starters are saying.
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Going through the StarterStudio program, I was learning things on a minute-by-minute basis. Some of the connections I made eventually became investors... I wouldn’t have gotten to that next stage without the program.
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Even if your idea isn’t fully fleshed out, it’s worth joining a StarterStudio accelerator program. I learned so much about how to take advantage of networking opportunities and how to build a business in general. I was able to get to where I wanted to be quicker – and save money while doing it.
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Do it. Sign up. It’s worth the investment. If you’re open-minded and willing to learn, you’ll get a return on your investment ten times over. I still use many of the things I learned at StarterStudio in my company to this day.