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.

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The Cohorts

Accel Atoms is a catalyst for your 0soe1 journey

Hit escape velocity with a sector-focused program tuned to your startup's unique scaling needs.

Now accepting cohort 4.0 applications in AI and Bharat

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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.

AI

Designed to give you access to relevant infrastructure, customers, and shape your path to product market fit, with a vibrant community of founders.

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Investing in innovative ideas across sectors for Bharat, with personalised mentorship and expert masterclasses.

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Bharat

Designed to give you access to relevant infrastructure, customers, and shape your path to product market fit, with a

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Investing in innovative ideas across sectors for Bharat, with personalised mentorship and expert masterclasses.

Bharat

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

Funding

Investing up to $1M in breakthrough ideas

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 portfolio of 200+ startups and industry contacts