Startup Next, a Techstars program, is the #1 startup pre-acceleration program in the world
We prepare startups for accelerators and seed investment, by providing high quality mentorship and leveraging our global network of investors, mentors and founders.
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Mentorship
Our top notch mentors will help you accelerate your business and help you nail your pitch to be ready for investors.
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Investor Introductions
We’ll leverage our global network of accelerator and investor partners to make introductions and referrals for you after the program.
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Network
You’ll become part of the world’s largest network of investors, mentors and founders.
What Mentors are saying about Startup Next
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Murat Aktihanoglu
Managing Director at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator“Next is a great resource for startups considering getting off the ground in the best way possible.”
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Mike McCormick
Principal at Rubicon Venture Capital“Startup Next is a great hands-on program for founders to gain the insights on how to best position their young companies to raise capital from angels and VCs.”
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Kevin Croy
Co-founder of 9Mile Labs“Startup Next is a great way to get focused as a startup before applying to an accelerator. We saw meaningful progress and heard great feedback from teams we accepted that graduated Startup Next.”