ACCELERATOR PROGRAM BY NEXTUNICORN

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NextUnicorn Startup's

NextUnicorn Co-Investors

🚀 NextUnicorn Accelerator

Your launchpad to global growth

Accelerate your journey from startup to scale-up.

Twice a year, we select a handful of exceptional startups and help them fast-track growth with funding, mentorship, and access to global markets.

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Program Overview

Turning an idea into a global startup usually takes 4-5 years—but at NextUnicorn, we do it in 12-24 months. Our program is designed to help founders move faster, make smarter decisions, and scale globally.

  • 2 Months On-Site Acceleration: Hands-on mentorship, workshops, and networking at San Francisco and Bangalore.
  • 4 Months Remote Acceleration: Implement strategies, track growth, and optimize operations with mentor guidance.
  • 12 Months Continuous Mentorship: Ongoing support to execute strategies and prepare for funding.
  • Global Showcase: Pitch to investors in Silicon Valley, Singapore, and Dubai based on readiness.
  • Strategic Growth Planning: Roadmaps for marketing, sales, tech, and funding.
  • Investor & Partner Access: Connect with top VCs, mentors, and corporate partners.
  • Operational & Team Support: Streamline processes and strengthen your team.
  • Alumni & Community: Join a network of founders and experts for peer learning.


With NextUnicorn Accelerator, you scale faster, smarter, and with the right support.

Equity & Funding Terms

We invest more than money—we invest commitment.


  • $50K Funding → $25K cash + $25K program value (for 5% equity)
  • $1M+ in exclusive perks (Azure, DigitalOcean, HubSpot & much more)
  • Up to $100K potential follow-on investment at Demo Day
  • $50K–$100K potential follow-on funding within 9 months
  • Potential further investment of up to $500K

NextUnicorn Ratings (Founder Scorecard)

Every startup in our accelerator programs receives a quarterly growth scorecard to track progress and readiness for scaling up.

Key Metrics:

  • Product Fit & Readiness 
  • Revenue & Pipeline 
  • Market Readiness 
  • Funding Readiness 
  • Team & Execution
  • Operational Efficiency 
  • Customer Engagement 


This scorecard helps founders see strengths, identify gaps, and focus on what matters most to grow and scale.

Mentorship & Support

Beyond capital, founders get real guidance to accelerate growth.

  • Mentorship: Learn from industry experts and entrepreneurs who’ve scaled globally.
  • Scaling Up: Strategic support for marketing, sales, and go-to-market expansion.
  • Operations: Solve bottlenecks with proven playbooks.
  • Community: Connect with co-founders, investors, and like-minded entrepreneurs.
  • Continuous Support: Ongoing guidance even after the program to ensure long-term growth.
  • Investor Access: Direct opportunities to pitch and network with potential investors.

With this support, startups can navigate challenges faster, scale smarter, and grow with confidence.

Who Is Eligible?

We look for startups that are:

  • Market-ready with a working product
  • Generating some early revenue
  • Engaging with real customers
  • Technology-driven with a strong roadmap
  • Officially registered or in the process of incorporation
  • Led by a committed team 

Our Beliefs & Values

Beliefs

We are a Tech Enabling Fund, empowering startups to disrupt industries with state-of-the-art innovation.


Values

We are data-driven, founder-first, and global minded:

  • Founder-Centric Approach: Prioritizing the growth and vision of founders.
  • Data-Driven Decisions: Every investment backed by thorough analysis and metrics.
  • Integrity & Transparency: Clear, honest communication at every step.
  • Global Perspective: Enabling startups to scale internationally and navigate global markets.


Interests

We back innovative, tech-driven businesses across industries—we believe in you before anyone else does.

Tech Enabler Revolution by NextUnicorn

From San Francisco to Bangalore, Singapore to Dubai, NextUnicorn is your global launchpad for building category-defining startups.

Are you ready to build the Next Unicorn?


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🌍 Global Reach, Simplified 

Break barriers with access to funding, mentors, partners, and soft-landing in global hubs like San Francisco, Singapore, and Dubai. We make going international less overwhelming—and more achievable. 

⚡YEARS => MONTHS  to Leap Ahead

What normally takes founders years of trial and error, we compress into a 8-week sprint—giving you clarity, connections, and momentum to scale faster. 

🤝 A Network That Opens Doors 

Beyond capital, our ecosystem gives you direct introductions to investors, corporates, and operators who can change your startup’s trajectory. These are relationships you can’t just buy—you earn them by being part of the NextUnicorn family. 

🎯 Selective by Design 

With thousands of applications worldwide, only a handful are chosen. Our 0.1% acceptance rate ensures you’re surrounded by exceptional founders—and that we’re committed to investing deeply in those we back. 

Who is Eligible? 


A fully developed, market-ready product


Generating early-stage Revenue


An existing and engaged Customer base


A technology-driven business with a strong Strategic plan


Officially registered or in the process of incorporation


A committed team with at least 2 full-time members