Stages:

• Early

 

Industries:

Information Technology

Software & Internet

Storage & Hardware

 

Description:

gener8tor invests its community, capital, expertise, mentorship and network in capable, early-stage entrepreneurs with innovative business models. gener8tor works with the startups in its portfolio to create successful, scalable companies. gener8tor is seeking to invest in technology-enabled businesses, including software, IT, web, SaaS and hardware. Accepted companies receive $20,000 cash (in exchange for 6-9% equity) and 12-weeks of mentorship-driven programming. gener8tor is a proud member of the Global Accelerator Network (GAN) and is sponsored by American Family Insurance. After a company makes it through the gener8tor program and the business model has been validated, gener8tor offers a greater level of investment financially to all our graduates typically an additional $25,000. Three times a year gener8tor invests $100K in each of five startups who receive a concierge experience during a 12-week accelerator program. 81 gener8tor alumni have cumulatively raised more than $200M in follow-on financing. Of these 81 alumni, 61% have raised more than $1M in follow-on financing or have been acquired. The portfolio includes 228 accelerators and 1140 start-ups.