Neo unveils unprecedented engagement by tech leaders
Hi Neo family,
Applications are open to Neo Accelerator, with new terms and unprecedented engagement by tech leaders who will look at submissions and invest alongside us. Work with world-class mentors, level up at a month-long Colorado bootcamp, get exclusive OpenAI & Microsoft access, and more.
Get $600K on flexible, founder-friendly terms: 1.5% plus an uncapped safe with “Floor” valuation. Also get a share in the whole cohort as an incentive for all founders to help each other. Read our detailed funding terms.
Potential additional investment by industry leaders: When you apply, you can opt to share your pitch with a panel of iconic tech angels who might invest alongside us. See full list of 25 participating investors.
Residential Bootcamp: Start our 3-month program with 4 weeks at an all-inclusive intensive retreat in Copper Mountain, Colorado and end with an extended weekend and Demo Day in Arizona. Work late hours in our private co-working space replete with snacks, caffeine, and meeting booths. Bond with mentors and other founders over meals, hikes, and more.
Unparalleled mentor access: Work 1:1 with a primary mentor such as fabled founder Erik Goldman (Vanta). Attend workshops and book office hours with diverse domain experts and seasoned operators like Melissa Tan (Webflow & Dropbox Head of Growth), Kyle Parrish (Figma VP Sales), and more. See the full list of 25 mentors.
AI track with OpenAI & Microsoft: get special access to dedicated mentors, GPUs, $350K+ in credits, & more. See detailed list of AI benefits.
Demo Day and hands-on fundraising help: End the program by pitching an audience of top-tier investors and raise your next round with play-by-play personalized support. Neo Accelerator companies have gone on to raise from great VC funds including A16z, Khosla, Sequoia, and Thrive.
Ongoing recruiting support: Hire star talent using our unrivaled recruiting platform alongside iconic companies like OpenAI, Notion, and Ramp. Your Demo Day pitch will also reach exceptional engineers in our community looking for their next opportunity.
Diversity as a pillar: To date, we’ve invested more than $100M (45% of our capital) to back female or underrepresented minority CEOs. This is no accident: diversity is intentionally woven into everything we do.
Long-term community: Join a passionate network that spans from Neo Scholars to industry veterans and tech icons. Use our Slack channel to help others and get instant advice from some of tech’s brightest minds. In time, meet some of the renowned leaders that have funded Neo, and hopefully one day you’ll be one of them.
At Neo, our mission is to help you maximize your potential. Please share this announcement and submit your application today. To learn more, join one of our upcoming info sessions. We’re excited to see what you’ll create.
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