Over the last decade, manufacturers worldwide have adopted industrial solutions, recognizing the unparalleled efficiency they bring to their operations. Having invested and worked closely with Zetwerk, Detect Technologies, Haber Water, Facilio, Venwiz, Ripik and others, we've been fortunate to see a glimpse of the future. We believe that the next decade of manufacturing will be driven by smart factories embracing Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and other emerging digital solutions, introducing a new level of nuance and sophistication to their operations. We look forward to collaborating with founders who will be the driving force behind this paradigm shift, shaping the future of manufacturing together.
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AI
We believe the rise of AI is as pivotal a moment in human history as the invention of the telephone, the internet, and the cloud. Generative AI has significantly reduced the marginal cost of creating content, including text, images, code, 3D objects, and videos, we expect to see a paradigm shift in the world as we know it. Foundational models and the AI/ML toolchains are undergoing innovation at breakneck speed. We are on the lookout for the visionary founders from India and SEA, looking to shape the future of AI.
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What Does Atoms 3.0 Offer
Atoms 3.0 provides a carefully curated program for early-stage companies in India and Southeast Asia, offering guidance specific to their industry.
Funding
Atoms will invest up to $500K in each company in this cohort, and bring together industry partners and angels to participate in the round.
Workshops
A program that unites other founders and operators to give the personalized attention and industry-specific guidance that early stage founders need in business-building.
Community
A community-first platform that provides hands-on mentorship and support to help founders avoid common pitfalls.
Our founders are our customers, and we are trying to improve our product - Accel Atoms - with each customers’ feedback. Our founders have spoken, and our belief is that the maximum value is derived from a program where founders working within a similar industry, solving different problems for the same set of customers - get to share their experiences and help each other grow. An industry specific cohort also allows us to marshal resources, customer connections, industry experts to help the companies more deeply.
What are the different themes that I can apply for?
Atoms is currently accepting applications for two themes, AI and Industry 5.0. We are kicking off Atoms 3.0 with these two cohorts, but as we scale the program, we plan to launch other themes as well.
If we don’t fall into these 2 themes, can we still apply to Atoms?
All companies are welcome to apply to Accel. If you apply to atoms.accel.com and do not belong to one of these 2 themes then your application will be evaluated by our regular fund. Accel does investments across consumer internet, B2B marketplaces, SaaS, Fintech, consumer brands and many more sectors. But currently, we will be accepting applications for Accel Atoms, only within one of these two industry verticals - AI and Industry 5.0.
What will the cohort look like, and what will be the duration of the program?
Each Atoms cohort will consist of 3-5 companies. Each cohort will have its own duration and methodology in helping companies prepare for winning in their industry. Ideally for the first 6-9 months, we want founders to focus on getting to product-market-fit by spending a lot of time with their customers. We believe the first twelve months of a company are crucial in getting the foundations right for the future growth of the company.
How can I apply to Atoms cohort 3?
We will go live with the applications for cohort 3 soon. You can head over to atoms.accel.com and sign-up for updates.
How much money will Atoms invest?
Accel Atoms will invest up to $500k in the form of equity. We are no longer using the uncapped convertible note structure.
What stage should my company be at to apply for Atoms?
The Atoms program will be most relevant for companies that are either at the pre-product or pre-revenue. An MVP is good to have, but not a must.
I want to raise more than $500K, can I still apply?
There are three scenarios of funding when you apply to Atoms - first, you only take money from Atoms upto $500K. Second, Atoms become one of the investors in your rounds - we have supported rounds of upto $2M in previous cohorts, but Atoms participation is limited to upto $500K. Finally, you want to raise a large round and want Accel to invest more than $500K, in that scenario we will consider this as a non-Atoms investment, and are happy to partner with you as a regular investment.
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