500 Global’s Flagship Accelerator is a four-month, in-person Silicon Valley program that invests $150K for 6% and helps early-stage founders scale distribution and growth. It welcomes globally minded startups from any region or vertical, with rolling admissions.
- The offer:
- $150k per company
- Location:
- San Francisco, United States
- Duration:
- 16 weeks
Why this could be a strong fit
Great for globally ambitious early-stage founders who want Silicon Valley access, growth/distribution coaching, and a large international founder-and-mentor network.
What you need to qualify
- You must be able to take part in a four month in-person program hosted in Silicon Valley.
- You apply to a named batch. The application portal states which batch it is currently accepting and the quarter that batch starts.
- Acceptance is conditional: 500 Global states that applying to the program does not guarantee an investment from 500 Global or its affiliates.
Eligibility
- Eligible stages
- All stages
- Countries
- Global, subject to the provider’s eligibility and approval
How to apply
- 1
Check the terms before you start
Companies accepted into the Flagship Accelerator are offered a $150,000 investment for a 6 percent stake, subject to terms and diligence. 500 Global states in capitals that applying to the program does not guarantee an investment.
- 2
Create an account on the application portal
The 500.co program page links to flagship.aplica.500.co. The portal requires you to sign in before you can start an application or return to a draft.
- 3
Confirm which batch is open
The portal names the batch it is accepting and when that batch starts. Confirm the batch number and its start quarter in the portal itself before you submit, because the marketing page and the portal have named different batches.
- 4
Plan for relocation
The program is four months and in person in Silicon Valley, so budget for the move and for the time out of your normal operating base.