Startup accelerators and incubators in Berkeley, California

A high-impact, 14‑week program designed for pre‑Series A startups with real traction. it selects only seven companies per cohort and invests $125K for 7% equity.

Core features:

• Weekly pitch sessions with seasoned investors—typically 8–10 per week—culminating in a full demo day

• Personalized coaching on storytelling, fundraising, and growth strategy, delivered with direct, no-nonsense feedback

• Investor access: founders meet up to 100 active angels and VCs, with 300+ in the LAUNCH network

Ideal participants:

• Startups with solid metrics—$2K+ MRR growing 20%+ monthly for B2B/marketplaces, 3K+ DAUs with weekly growth for consumer, or deep-tech teams with an MVP in market.