US accelerators

Today, we selected 20 active US accelerators from our database, investing in startups.  

Our team reviewed, checked, and enriched the list with the necessary data.

(The first 10 are free for all subscribers, the last 10 are open to our premium subscribers.)

Here goes:

• Imagine H2O — Based in San Francisco, Imagine H2O is an accelerator focused on early-stage climate and energy startups in the water sector. Their zero-equity model supports global entrepreneurs with commercialization tools, expert guidance, and access to a deep network of investors and partners to scale water innovations.

• Imagine K12 — Located in California, Imagine K12 is an A-round accelerator supporting education technology startups. Founded by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, the program helps founders build and scale edtech companies, drawing on the team’s deep tech and startup experience.

• Impact Ventures Accelerator — Based in Dallas, Impact Ventures is a startup accelerator focused on climate, diversity, and inclusion. The program supports underrepresented women and minority tech founders with capital, training, and resources to increase viability and drive sustainable growth.

• Insurtech NY — New York-based Insurtech NY is an A-round accelerator supporting fintech and SaaS startups in the insurance sector. Through events, a corporate innovation lab, and venture funding, they help transform traditional insurance with digital technologies.

• International Accelerator — Located in Austin, International Accelerator offers a 12-month program designed for foreign-born entrepreneurs. With housing, legal support, and investor access, the accelerator helps international founders build and scale U.S.-based startups.

• Joules Accelerator — Based in Charlotte, Joules Accelerator supports climate startups through regional energy network connections. Their no-equity program helps founders gain pilot opportunities and build commercialization strategies in the Southeast.

• JumpStart — Cleveland-based JumpStart is a nationally recognized entrepreneur support accelerator. They equip early-stage tech startups and small businesses with the skills and resources they need to grow, focusing on equity and inclusive success.

• JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women — Based in Philadelphia, JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women accelerates women-led SaaS startups at the Seed stage. The program combines capital access with mentorship from successful women leaders to help scale high-growth ventures.

• Lair East Labs — Located in New York, Lair East Labs is a Seed and A-round accelerator supporting AI, SaaS, and fintech startups. Their 4-month program helps founders go global with guidance from Silicon Valley and Asia market experts.

• LAUNCH — San Francisco-based LAUNCH is an A-round and Seed accelerator investing in media, entertainment, and fintech startups. Led by Jason Calacanis, the program supports 40 founders a year through its incubator, podcast, and global startup festival.

That’s all for today. Have a great day!

Tzakhi

Founder of InvestorsLists.VC and Meet.Capital 

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