Commencing with cohorts in AI and Industry 5.0

Maximize your startup trajectory with an accelerator tailored to your sector-focused needs

Our program ensures invaluable domain expertise, essential resources and strategic networking, empowering you to increase your chances of success

Investments up to
$500K

We invest in companies that have raised less than $2M.

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Hybrid program of
6 Months
For
India, South-East Asia and the Middle East

The program caters to founders based in India, Singapore, Indonesia, and the UAE.

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Our Cohorts

We are launching two cohorts in Atoms 3.0, AI and Industry 5.0:

AI
Industry 5.0
AI
AI

Forward-thinking ventures in AI, catering to AI Builders, AI Enablers and AI Users.

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The cohort caters to three sets of companies:

AI Builders: Those building fundamental tech in text, speech, video, 3D, AR/VR, music and AI infrastructure

AI Enablers: Those who enable the bridge between AI builders and AI users, including AI programming frameworks, MLOps, LLMOps, AI security, data pipelines, cost optimizers, co-pilots and more

AI Users: Those using AI to create new consumer and enterprise experiences – AI-first SaaS applications and novel consumer apps

Industry 5.0
Industry 5.0

Catering to pioneering ventures that will revolutionize manufacturing by embracing AI, emerging digital solutions, as well as next-gen industrial marketplaces.

The Program

Funding
Funding Structure + Investment Terms

We will invest up to $500K as equity or convertible note.

Perks
Credits + Discounts + Deals Provided to Cohort Members

As part of the Accel family, companies have access to 70+ perks worth more than $5M from our network partners.

perks companies
Community
Accel Family + Strategic Partners + Angel Investors + Domain Experts
Gain access to Accel’s network of 200+ startup founders, 100+ angel investors and industry experts to guide you.
Customers
Industry Contacts + Beta Users + Design Partners
Accel facilitates finding your initial customers by networking within our portfolio of 200+ start-ups and enable industry contacts.

The Cohort Leaders

The team that brings the best of Accel to you:

Prayank Swaroop
Accel Partner
AI
Industry 5.0
Shekhar Kirani
Accel Partner
SaaS
Enterprise IT
Anand Daniel
Accel Partner
Cloud
FinTech
Abhinav Chaturvedi
Accel Partner
AI
B2B
Consumer Tech
Shekhar Kirani
Accel Partner
SaaS
Enterprise IT
Anand Daniel
Accel Partner
Cloud
FinTech
Abhinav Chaturvedi
Accel Partner
AI
B2B
Consumer Tech
Tarun Mishra
Cofounder, Detect Technologies
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Daniel Raj David
Cofounder, Detect Technologies
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Rajesh Reddy
Cofounder, Venwiz
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Sandesh Paturi
Cofounder, Venwiz
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Pinak Dattaray
Founder, Ripik
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Mohan Kumar
Cofounder, Zumen
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Viswa Kuppuswami
Cofounder, Zumen
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Prayank Swaroop
Prayank Swaroop
AI
Partner at Accel
AI
Barath Shankar Subramanian
Barath Shankar Subramanian
Industry 5.0
Partner at Accel
Industry 5.0

Atoms Portfolio

Brew Money
Brik
Bytebeam
DPanda
Databrain
Dhiwise
Dubdub AI
Fishlog
Fitbudd
Fragmynt
GoSats
Gut Wellness
Innovist
Jify
Kluster
Material Depot
Mello
Nymble
Rigi
Ripik
Spendflo
Upflowy
YouShd

FAQs

How much money will Atoms Invest?
We will invest up to $500K in companies. For companies looking to raise more than $500K, we will consider them for Accel investments outside of the Atoms accelerator.
What are the different sectors 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 also plan on launching other themes.
I want to raise more than $500K. Can I still apply?
If you are raising up to $2M, you can apply to Atoms. For companies looking to raise more than $500K, we will consider them for Accel investments outside of the Atoms accelerator.
What stage should my company be at to apply to Atoms?
We want to support companies that are looking to raise less than $2M. In our past 2 cohorts of Atoms, we have invested across stages, including idea-stage and pre-product companies. We will continue to support companies across stages in Atoms 3.0.
Have more questions? Head to our detailed FAQ page