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The Accelerator 2015 is now accepting applications from early-stage startups. Deadline is April 30
April 18, 2015 – Athens, Greece –Metavallon, a model social enterprise that empowers and accelerates startups at the very early stages, today announced a partnership with Gust, the world’s largest online platform connecting entrepreneurs and early-stage investors, to provide entrepreneurs in the upcoming cycle of its accelerator program with greater global reach and access to early stage investment opportunities.The Accelerator 2015 is an in-depth, five-month business acceleration program for select early-stage startups.
“Our partnership with Metavallon will empower the latest class of their accelerator program with unprecedented access to early stage investment opportunities from angels throughout the world,” said David S. Rose, CEO of Gust, which powers over 80% of the world's organized professional angel networks. "We have over 50,000 individual accredited investors and 1,000 angel groups spanning more than 80 countries who will now be at the fingertips of these promising entrepreneurs. We are excited to work with Metavallon and expand the reach of their startup ecosystem."
“We are dedicated to groundbreaking startups and a global mindset in execution and progress. We are excited to be working with some of the most talented founders in the region and to be joining forces with Gust, a leader in enabling connections and catalyzing investment. This will be an unparalleled cycle in energizing and empowering dauntless founders towards their challenging yet thrilling mission,” shared Alexandra Choli, Executive Director of Metavallon.
Building on the previous accelerator cycle, The Accelerator 2015 will offer participating startups increased support and all new perks through its global program allies. Entrepreneurs entering the new cycle of Metavallon’s accelerator program will be encouraged to use Gust to source and manage all aspects of their early stage investments from initial pitch to successful exit. The Gust platform is the most widely adopted SaaS funding platform and will provide entrepreneurs with access to thousands of early stage investment groups and tens of thousands of individual accredited early stage investors.
Applications for The Accelerator 2015 are now open until April 30, 2015. The program will launch on June 1, 2015 until its close on November 1, 2015. Startups accepted into the latest cycle of the accelerator program will be supported by three unique success triggers:
Mentorship, instruction, training, and one-on-one execution guidelines from the most experienced professionals and startup experts.
Unrivaled international exposure through Metavallon’s network, including a one-month startup mission to Silicon Valley in the United States.
25,000 Euros in pre-seed funding to kick-start operations and investor engagement.
Additional perks include:
60,000 Euros in Microsoft software and cloud services on Windows Azure.
3,000 Euros in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
100 Euros in oDesk services, including free recruiting support and training in how to hire freelancers.
Financial, legal, and accounting advisory.
Interested startups must register on the Metavallon website where they will be redirected to manage their application and submit their company information through the Gust platform. Additional information on how and where to apply can be found here. To learn more about last year’s accelerator cycle, click here.
About Metevallon
Metavallon is a model social enterprise that empowers and accelerates startups at the very early stages. Its mission is to uplift passionate enterprising spirits around the world and generate a powerful venturing movement in the south east of Europe and beyond. Towards this since 2012, Metavallon has enabled over 150 founders in their entrepreneurial endeavours. Current activities are focused on. The Accelerator, a venture evolution and investment program for promising startups looking to supercharge their efforts and reach their high-growth potential.
About Gust
Gust is the world’s largest online platform and community for entrepreneurs and early-stage investors. The platform makes it easy for early-stage investors and entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and manage all aspects of their investment relationship, from initial pitch to successful exit. Gust is endorsed by the world's leading business angel and venture capital associations, including the ACA and EBAN, and powers over 1,000 investment organizations in 80+ countries. More than 300,000 start-ups have already used the platform to connect and collaborate with over 50,000 individual investors. Gust is based in New York, NY, with a European office in London, UK. For more information, please visit www.gust.com.
April 18, 2015 – Athens, Greece –Metavallon, a model social enterprise that empowers and accelerates startups at the very early stages, today announced a partnership with Gust, the world’s largest online platform connecting entrepreneurs and early-stage investors, to provide entrepreneurs in the upcoming cycle of its accelerator program with greater global reach and access to early stage investment opportunities.The Accelerator 2015 is an in-depth, five-month business acceleration program for select early-stage startups.
“Our partnership with Metavallon will empower the latest class of their accelerator program with unprecedented access to early stage investment opportunities from angels throughout the world,” said David S. Rose, CEO of Gust, which powers over 80% of the world's organized professional angel networks. "We have over 50,000 individual accredited investors and 1,000 angel groups spanning more than 80 countries who will now be at the fingertips of these promising entrepreneurs. We are excited to work with Metavallon and expand the reach of their startup ecosystem."
“We are dedicated to groundbreaking startups and a global mindset in execution and progress. We are excited to be working with some of the most talented founders in the region and to be joining forces with Gust, a leader in enabling connections and catalyzing investment. This will be an unparalleled cycle in energizing and empowering dauntless founders towards their challenging yet thrilling mission,” shared Alexandra Choli, Executive Director of Metavallon.
Building on the previous accelerator cycle, The Accelerator 2015 will offer participating startups increased support and all new perks through its global program allies. Entrepreneurs entering the new cycle of Metavallon’s accelerator program will be encouraged to use Gust to source and manage all aspects of their early stage investments from initial pitch to successful exit. The Gust platform is the most widely adopted SaaS funding platform and will provide entrepreneurs with access to thousands of early stage investment groups and tens of thousands of individual accredited early stage investors.
Applications for The Accelerator 2015 are now open until April 30, 2015. The program will launch on June 1, 2015 until its close on November 1, 2015. Startups accepted into the latest cycle of the accelerator program will be supported by three unique success triggers:
Mentorship, instruction, training, and one-on-one execution guidelines from the most experienced professionals and startup experts.
Unrivaled international exposure through Metavallon’s network, including a one-month startup mission to Silicon Valley in the United States.
25,000 Euros in pre-seed funding to kick-start operations and investor engagement.
Additional perks include:
60,000 Euros in Microsoft software and cloud services on Windows Azure.
3,000 Euros in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
100 Euros in oDesk services, including free recruiting support and training in how to hire freelancers.
Financial, legal, and accounting advisory.
Interested startups must register on the Metavallon website where they will be redirected to manage their application and submit their company information through the Gust platform. Additional information on how and where to apply can be found here. To learn more about last year’s accelerator cycle, click here.
About Metevallon
Metavallon is a model social enterprise that empowers and accelerates startups at the very early stages. Its mission is to uplift passionate enterprising spirits around the world and generate a powerful venturing movement in the south east of Europe and beyond. Towards this since 2012, Metavallon has enabled over 150 founders in their entrepreneurial endeavours. Current activities are focused on. The Accelerator, a venture evolution and investment program for promising startups looking to supercharge their efforts and reach their high-growth potential.
About Gust
Gust is the world’s largest online platform and community for entrepreneurs and early-stage investors. The platform makes it easy for early-stage investors and entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and manage all aspects of their investment relationship, from initial pitch to successful exit. Gust is endorsed by the world's leading business angel and venture capital associations, including the ACA and EBAN, and powers over 1,000 investment organizations in 80+ countries. More than 300,000 start-ups have already used the platform to connect and collaborate with over 50,000 individual investors. Gust is based in New York, NY, with a European office in London, UK. For more information, please visit www.gust.com.