Accel Atoms: Revolutionizing Pre-Seed Startup Growth with Sector-Focused Cohorts
New Delhi: Since its launch in 2021, Accel Atoms, a pre-seed program by global venture capital leader Accel, has played a pivotal role in empowering early-stage startups. With over 32 companies backed and more than $200 million collectively raised, the program’s evolution has been remarkable. Initially offering up to $250,000 to startups in the form of an uncapped convertible note, the program has transformed to a sector-specific approach by its third edition, focusing on AI and Industry 5.0.
Each cohort is led by an Accel partner, with Prayank Swaroop heading the AI track and Barath Shankar Subramanian overseeing Industry 5.0. This shift to a tailored, domain-based format was driven by the need for personalized guidance and industry-focused mentoring, a necessity as India’s startup ecosystem matures.
Accel Atoms provides early-stage founders with a nurturing environment, offering domain expertise, personalized mentorship, strategic networking, and access to Accel’s extensive network of 200+ portfolio founders and industry experts. The program supports startups at the idea-stage and pre-product phase, guiding them toward achieving product-market fit, market expansion, and successful scaling.
By focusing on sector-specific challenges and fostering a strong peer community, Accel Atoms has established itself as a unique accelerator in India, offering a path for founders to take greater risks and build scalable, market-relevant businesses. For more details, visit the Accel Atoms website.
