Exceptional founders need exceptional guidance
We launched our sector-focused pre-seed program for exceptional founders building in AI and Bharat.
Atoms 4.0 at a Glance
We witnessed founders push boundaries, pivot smart, and build solutions for tomorrow. Here’s a look back at some milestones that shaped this journey.
The Mentors
Accel partners Prayank and Anand kicked off Atoms 4.0 with a blog post on their 0-1 affinity, their rationale and theses for the cohorts.
Read the BlogThe Cohorts
AI
Our second AI cohort
Bharat
Our first Bharat cohort
Accel Atoms 4.0 Cohorts
Our 3-month hybrid pre-seed program is back. Sharper and better, curated for startups across early stages, including idea and pre-product. We're thrilled to launch Accel Atoms 4.0 with two sector-specific cohorts.
The Program at a Glance
We're here to support India's vibrant startup community to build meaningfully.
3 Months
Hybrid Pre-seed Program
Sector-focused
4.0 Cohorts - AI & Bharat
Funding
We invest upto $1M as equity or convertible note
Perks
Access 70+ perks worth more than $5M from network partners
Community
A network of 300+ founders, mentors, and experts, to guide you
Customers
Find your initial customers via our network of startups and industry contacts