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YC
Y Combinator
Accelerator
Deadline
March 2026
The world's most prestigious accelerator. $500k for 7% equity. Accepts solo founders at higher rates than average.
Benefits
$500k investmentDemo Day accessAlumni networkOffice hours with partners
Requirements
Working prototypeCohort attendance (3 months)US entity preferred
Antler
Antler London
Pre-seed
Deadline
April 2026
Founding cohort program. Investment upfront, cohort-based learning, and a network of 500+ founders.
Benefits
$150k upfront3-month intensive cohortCo-founder matching availableGlobal alumni network
Requirements
Pre-revenue or early tractionSolo or team (2 max)Focus on AI/Tech
TStars
Techstars AI
Accelerator
Deadline
May 2026
AI-focused Techstars program in New York. $120k for 6% equity with 12-week intensive program.
Benefits
$120k investment12-week program200+ investor networkHands-on mentorship
Requirements
Working productUS entity requiredAI/ML focus
Seedcamp
Seedcamp
Pre-seed
Deadline
June 2026
European pre-seed program. Flat £100k for 8% equity. Focus on early product-market fit.
Benefits
Flat £100kEuropean network focus4-week programOngoing support
Requirements
MVP or early productEuropean market focusTeam of 1-3
FI
Founder Institute
Pre-seed
Deadline
Rolling
Global startup program with local chapters. $200-400k potential funding through graduated fund.
Benefits
Global chapter networkStructured curriculumGraduated fund accessLocal mentorship
Requirements
Idea stage OKLocal chapter required4-month part-time
Scout
a16z Scout
Pre-seed/Seed
Deadline
Rolling
Solo founder-friendly fund. $500k scout check from a16z partners who have backed solo founders.
Benefits
$500k scout investmentPartner accessBrand credibilityFollow-on interest
Requirements
Strong AI thesisSolo founder friendlyBay Area presence helpful
Scout
Sequoia Scout
Pre-seed
Deadline
Dec 2025
Sequoia's scout program for early AI companies. $100-150k scout checks.
Benefits
$100-150k investmentSequoia brandFuture fund interestAccess to partners
Requirements
Referral requiredAI/Developer focusEarly stage