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What Future for Accelerators?

Both Sides of the Table

Accelerators have had quite a good run the past 5+ years. Not just Y Combinator and TechStars but a host of other accelerators across the country. There were a lot of requests for us to turn our mentorship program into a physical accelerator with a fund, office space and full-time staff. But by 2014 much had started to change.

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From Accelerators to Venture Capital: What is best for your startup?

Gust

With startup growth up 61% since 2014 and more investment programs emerging, it can be overwhelming for founders to know just where to jump in. As the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet, MassChallenge has helped 835 startup companies around the world, who have raised over $1.1 We have seen startups at. Read more >.

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The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away

TechCrunch

Amid these turbulent times, the VC accelerator industry has emerged as a stalwart player. Importantly, the traditional accelerator model has enjoyed the fruits of these potential paradigm shifts. The number of accelerators has more than doubled since 2014 , while the number of accelerator-backed startups in the U.S.

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Digital.NYC: The First Ecosystem Hub

Gust

On October 1st, 2014, after more than two years of partnership and development, Gust proudly joined the Mayor of the City of New York and IBM in announcing the launch of Digital.NYC , NYC’s new official hub for tech and startups. For IBM, Digital.NYC provides exclusive community-building in the fastest growing tech ecosystem in the world.

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SaaS-focused Acceleprise rebrands, raises $30M in new capital

TechCrunch

TechCrunch has covered Acceleprise several times over the years, including a look at its mid-2020 accelerator startup batch from its three accelerators. And befitting its new name, the company is now more than merely a collection of software-focused accelerators. The new seed vehicle totals $13.2 Why is it so much bigger?

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Is American Entrepreneurship In Crisis?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Today, there are more nonprofits and incubator programs supporting potential entrepreneurs than ever before. If you’re a startup founder ready to gain the tools you need to get to the next level, check out the EO Accelerator program. We can and should address these obstacles to resurrect the American dream for all citizens.

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WJR Business Beat: Hot Regional Startups To Watch In 2022 (Episode 338)

StartupNation

It’s 2022 and already local VCs, angel investors, startup founders, incubators and accelerators, and more are pushing hard to make their startups go. Now this company raised over $40 million in funding since they launched in 2014. How the Midwest Startup and Tech Scene Boomed in 2021. WJR Business Beat Transcript.

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