Accel Launches Fourth Edition of Pre-Seed Scaling Programme for AI and Bharat Startups

Global venture capital firm Accel has introduced Accel Atoms 4.0, a pre-seed scaling programme offering startups up to USD 1 million in funding. The programme targets AI and Bharat startups, opening applications on September 16. It provides a three-month hybrid programme with perks worth over USD 5 million from Accel partners.

Global venture capital firm Accel, on Wednesday, announced the launch of Accel Atoms 4.0, the fourth edition of its pre-seed scaling programme. The initiative offers selected startups up to USD 1 million in funding, along with additional perks worth over USD 5 million from Accel network partners.

Building on the success of its previous editions, Accel Atoms 4.0 aims to streamline the journey for visionary founders and entrepreneurs in AI and Bharat cohorts. Applications open on September 16 for two specific categories of pre-seed startups: those focused on middle-income households across Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural India, collectively known as 'Bharat', and those innovating in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Selected startups will benefit from a rigorous three-month hybrid programme, access to a global community of over 200 founders, mentors, and potential customers. Since its inception in 2021, Accel Atoms has supported 32 startups, raising over USD 200 million collectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)