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Founder Universe Accelerator

Remote + NYC·$150K

Check size

$150K

Equity

7%

Alumni

120+

About

12-week accelerator program helping pre-seed and seed founders go from idea to fundable company. $150K investment, 7% equity, world-class mentors.

Investment focus

Pre-SeedSeedAll Sectors

What they look for

  • Coachable founding team ready for a high-intensity cohort
  • Clear problem, early signal, and ambition to raise a seed round after the program
  • Willingness to engage mentors, peers, and demo day investors
  • Comfortable with 7% equity for $150K + program support

How applications work

  1. 1

    1. Submit in FounderWise

    Share your story, traction, and deck link in one form.

  2. 2

    2. Screening call

    Program team reviews fit for the current cohort.

  3. 3

    3. Partner / mentor interview

    Deep dive on product, market, and coachability.

  4. 4

    4. Offer + kickoff

    Accept terms, join the cohort, and start the program.

Founder tip

Show what you’ll accomplish in 12 weeks — not just what you’ve already built.

Raise with Founder

Submit once in FounderWise — no cold email required.

Snapshot

Type
Accelerator
HQ
Remote + NYC
Status
Open Apps