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Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator

Milwaukee, WI, United States

A high-growth gener8tor accelerator for Black-founded startups, backed by Northwestern Mutual.

Why this could be a strong fit

A strong fit for seed-stage General founders building out of Milwaukee, WI who want structured mentorship, capital, and investor introductions.

What you need to qualify

  • An early-stage startup aligned with Northwestern Mutual + gener8tor's focus (General)
  • A committed founding team able to participate for the full program duration
  • Willingness to participate in person in Milwaukee, WI
  • Acceptance of the program’s standard investment/equity terms (confirm current terms directly)

How to apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

    Confirm your startup fits Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator's stage and focus criteria on the official site.

  2. 2

    Submit an application

    Apply via Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator's official application channel on its website.

  3. 3

    Screening & interviews

    Shortlisted teams are typically invited to interviews or pitch sessions with the program team.

  4. 4

    Join the cohort

    Accepted teams participate in person in Milwaukee, WI for the program duration.

Frequently asked

Terms vary by cohort/track. Confirm current equity and funding details when applying.

Up to $100K, though the exact figure can vary by cohort or track. (verify current amount)

It's operated by Northwestern Mutual + gener8tor, based in Milwaukee, WI, United States.
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Do I qualify?

2 things decide this one. Check yourself against them before you spend time on the form.

Stage
Seed
Where it runs
United States. In person, so you need to be able to take part there
What you give up
No equity stated
Deadline
Rolling, no published deadline

That is the rulebook. What we cannot show you here is whether your startup clears it, how this ranks against the other programs you qualify for, and what to fix if you do not.

Check what I qualify for

Five questions, about a minute, no account needed.

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