Accelerator

Rev1 Ventures

Columbus, OH, United States

A Midwest venture studio and accelerator combining capital with hands-on startup services for Ohio-region founders.

Location:
Columbus, OH, United States
Duration:
14 weeks

What you need to qualify

  • Based in the Columbus Region, Ohio.
  • Building a scalable tech business.
  • Working in one of Rev1's focus areas: software, advanced technologies, or life sciences.
  • The intake form asks you to confirm the company is privately held and already located in Ohio (50% or more).
  • Programmes are free: "Rev1 programs are free to qualified entrepreneurs."

Eligibility

Eligible stages
All stages
Countries
Global, subject to the provider’s eligibility and approval

How to apply

  1. 1

    Check the fit criteria

    Rev1 says you may be a fit if you are "based in the Columbus Region, building a scalable tech business, and working in one of our focus areas", meaning software, advanced technologies or life sciences.

  2. 2

    Register for an Inside Rev1 session

    Entry is not a direct programme application. Rev1 says "To get started, register below to attend an Inside Rev1 session" and the registration form is at https://www.rev1ventures.com/learn-more/.

  3. 3

    Complete the intake questions on that form

    It asks how you heard about Rev1, your personal details, your location including Ohio county, the company or concept name, your title, how you describe your involvement in the startup community, a few sentences on the product and the problem it solves, the support you are seeking, and whether the company is privately held and already located in Ohio (50% or more).

  4. 4

    Attend the session and agree next steps

    Rev1 says you will "hear about our programs and how we work with founders. Then we'll ask you about your company and your goals, so we can help you determine your next steps." That is the route into either the Concept to Customer Bootcamp or the 14-week Customer to Capital Accelerator.

Frequently asked

Rev1 says you may be a fit if you are "based in the Columbus Region, building a scalable tech business, and working in one of our focus areas", being software, advanced technologies or life sciences. The intake form also asks whether the company is privately held and already located in Ohio (50% or more).

"Rev1 programs are free to qualified entrepreneurs." Rev1 separately invests through its capital arm, but the Studio programmes themselves are published as free and no equity figure is stated for participation.

Two tracks. The Concept to Customer Bootcamp is for early-stage founders with an advanced tech concept that needs validation, and runs twice yearly. The Customer to Capital Accelerator is a 14-week programme for founders with a market-validated product, covering go-to-market strategy and preparation for investor pitches.

There is no direct programme application form. Register for an Inside Rev1 session at https://www.rev1ventures.com/learn-more/, answer the intake questions on that form, and Rev1 works out your next step with you at the session.

No deadline and no cohort dates are published. The bootcamp is described as running twice yearly, but the site does not state when either window opens or closes, so plan around registering for an Inside Rev1 session rather than around a date.
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Stage
Pre-seed, 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
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