The Startmate Accelerator lights a fire underneath your early stage company. Spend 12 weeks laser-focused on setting the foundations for exponential growth.

The first accelerator that combines market access with founder resilience — helping international startups land, validate, and expand in Finland and Europe. [...] Apply for the Autumn 2026 Batch [...] The Northern Light accelerator delivers hands-on support to validate your product with real customers, navigate sales in local and EU markets, and secure traction alongside revenue. We also prioritise founder resilience to keep your team focused and execution-ready [...] faster market entry, [...] Startups – spring 2026 [...] The second cohort brings together founders from Brazil, Japan, Argentina, Australia, India, the UK, Singapore, Cameroon, South Africa, Turkey, Ireland, and Iran. Meet the inspiring startups of the spring 2026 batch! [...] Our 3-month accelerator program is designed for non-Finnish founders or teams ready to build in Europe, starting from Helsinki. We provide a physical base at Maria 01, enabling you to join our vibrant community. [...] There is a participation fee for the Northern Light Accelerator of €2,000 (incl. VAT) per startup (up to two founders). This includes not only the full program, its activities, and support package valued at €120,000, but also a dedicated desk space at Maria 01 for three months with full access to all campus services and facilities, as well as a startup ticket to Slush 2026 for the Autumn Batch – all delivered equity-free. [...] Current program and application period [...] The third batch of our program will take place in Autumn 2026, starting on August 21st and finishing on November 20th. The application period is open from the 16th of April until June 6, 2026. Please note, that we review applications continuously and the spots are limited, that is why we encourage you to apply early. We expect to make all decisions on successful applicants by early the end of June 2026, to allow all the accepted participants enough time to prepare for their travel to Helsinki. [...] APPLY – Application period opens [...] Northern Light is for early-stage international startups looking to enter the European market through Finland. You should have a company registered in some country. Additionally, you should also have at least an MVP or early traction and be committed to scaling your business in Europe. You can also apply if you are already in Finland and have at least one non-Finnish co-founder or team member. [...] 11. When can I apply for the program? [...] We run two accelerator programs each year, each with a dedicated application period. Check this website for the current application dates. If no application period is open at the moment, you can sign up for our mailing list below to stay informed about when the next application window opens. [...] Startups – autumn 2025 [...] The first-ever program brought together founders from India, the Philippines, Norway, the USA, Ireland, Kenya, Spain and Finland. Meet the inspiring startups of the autumn 2025 batch! [...] Apply for Autumn 2026 Batch.

Global investment and transformation firm partnering with founders from seed through growth to build resilient, AI-enabled companies.

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS: DECARBON8-US IMPACT FUND 2026 [...] Accepting Applications from Climate Resilience Companies in Grid, Water, & Food Application Deadline: June 18, 2026 [...] Our 2026 Decarbon8-US Fund is focused on Climate Resilience: Grid, Water, & Food. Climate change is already reshaping where and how people can live, grow food, and access basic resources. As extreme heat, drought, flooding, and storms intensify, protecting access to energy, water, and food is becoming as essential to climate action as reducing emissions. [...] INVESTMENT DETAILS [...] If you’re one of the 2 - 4 selected companies, you have the opportunity to receive: [...] Investment capital of ~$300k in combined funding from Decarbon8-US Fund, E8 Annual Fund, and direct investment by E8 members (Decarbon8-US shows up on your cap table as a single SPV investor to keep it clean). [...] APPLICANT CRITERIA [...] entrepreneurial experience, tenacity, and self-awareness [...] a venture-scale business. [...] Be in Pre-seed to Series A stages of growth financing. [...] Have a funding round (SAFE/priced equity, note) that will accept investments at least through mid October 2026. [...] If you’re a former Decarbon8-US applicant or E8 portfolio company, we encourage you to apply. Our Decarbon8 Screening Committee and expert judges will evaluate your application, specializing in cleantech investing and climate resilience. The criteria used includes climate resilience and impact, problem/solution fit, including competitive advantage, team, traction and go-to-market plan, investment terms and likelihood of returns. [...] TIMELINE [...] May 1 — Applications open. [...] June 18 — Applications close. [...] Late June — Screening Committee selects 12-16 companies for pitch round. [...] Early July — Companies present to the Screening Committee; 6-8 semi-finalists are selected. [...] Mid July — Semi-finalists undergo deeper evaluation; 3-5 finalists are selected. [...] August — Due diligence with finalists. [...] Early September — 2-4 companies are selected for investment by Decarbon8-US Fund. [...] September 17 — Selected companies pitch at the Annual Meeting in Seattle to the full E8 membership for additional co-investment by E8 members. [...] Late September / Early October — E8 Annual Fund votes to invest in selected companies. [...] LEARN MORE & APPLY [...] Apply to Decarbon8-US 2026 here. For more information, contact us at director@e8angels.com. [...] Companies that apply to Decarbon8-US may also be considered for E8's standard funding process, which runs from September to May. Learn more on our website. [...] Decarbon8-US is an impact fund administered by 501(c)(3) Realize Impact that invests donations and grants into early-stage climate companies through equity and debt. Founded by E8 in 2020, the fund has deployed $10.4M in combined philanthropic and personal co-investment. Investors lead screening and diligence alongside sector experts to identify high-potential companies at early stages. Selected companies receive investment from Decarbon8-US and the opportunity to pitch E8's member community for additional capital, including through the E8 Annual Fund.

One of the world's largest multi-stage venture capital firms, investing across technology and healthcare since 1977.

Precursor Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in founders at the very beginning of their entrepreneurial journey, backing them through pre-seed and seed rounds with capital and long-term support.

Apply for KSGC 2026, Korea's government-backed global startup program. 18.9K applicants, 449 graduates, 225 Korean entities. Deadline: June 17, 2026.

BoxGroup is a New York-based early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders at the earliest stages (pre-seed through Series–A) with capital and strategic support. It partners with visionary founders across many technology sectors.

SV Angel is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage and seed investments in technology startups. It has backed many successful companies and supports founders with both capital and strategic engagement.

Chapter One is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on backing product-driven founders building category-defining technology companies.

A one-week, in-person founder onboarding experience and year-round community that helps people start and scale venture-backable companies.

Base Case Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco that partners with founders early, often pre-product and pre-traction, by writing first institutional checks and providing capital and strategic support.

The Startmate Accelerator lights a fire underneath your early stage company. Spend 12 weeks laser-focused on setting the foundations for exponential growth.

The first accelerator that combines market access with founder resilience — helping international startups land, validate, and expand in Finland and Europe. [...] Apply for the Autumn 2026 Batch [...] The Northern Light accelerator delivers hands-on support to validate your product with real customers, navigate sales in local and EU markets, and secure traction alongside revenue. We also prioritise founder resilience to keep your team focused and execution-ready [...] faster market entry, [...] Startups – spring 2026 [...] The second cohort brings together founders from Brazil, Japan, Argentina, Australia, India, the UK, Singapore, Cameroon, South Africa, Turkey, Ireland, and Iran. Meet the inspiring startups of the spring 2026 batch! [...] Our 3-month accelerator program is designed for non-Finnish founders or teams ready to build in Europe, starting from Helsinki. We provide a physical base at Maria 01, enabling you to join our vibrant community. [...] There is a participation fee for the Northern Light Accelerator of €2,000 (incl. VAT) per startup (up to two founders). This includes not only the full program, its activities, and support package valued at €120,000, but also a dedicated desk space at Maria 01 for three months with full access to all campus services and facilities, as well as a startup ticket to Slush 2026 for the Autumn Batch – all delivered equity-free. [...] Current program and application period [...] The third batch of our program will take place in Autumn 2026, starting on August 21st and finishing on November 20th. The application period is open from the 16th of April until June 6, 2026. Please note, that we review applications continuously and the spots are limited, that is why we encourage you to apply early. We expect to make all decisions on successful applicants by early the end of June 2026, to allow all the accepted participants enough time to prepare for their travel to Helsinki. [...] APPLY – Application period opens [...] Northern Light is for early-stage international startups looking to enter the European market through Finland. You should have a company registered in some country. Additionally, you should also have at least an MVP or early traction and be committed to scaling your business in Europe. You can also apply if you are already in Finland and have at least one non-Finnish co-founder or team member. [...] 11. When can I apply for the program? [...] We run two accelerator programs each year, each with a dedicated application period. Check this website for the current application dates. If no application period is open at the moment, you can sign up for our mailing list below to stay informed about when the next application window opens. [...] Startups – autumn 2025 [...] The first-ever program brought together founders from India, the Philippines, Norway, the USA, Ireland, Kenya, Spain and Finland. Meet the inspiring startups of the autumn 2025 batch! [...] Apply for Autumn 2026 Batch.

Global investment and transformation firm partnering with founders from seed through growth to build resilient, AI-enabled companies.

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS: DECARBON8-US IMPACT FUND 2026 [...] Accepting Applications from Climate Resilience Companies in Grid, Water, & Food Application Deadline: June 18, 2026 [...] Our 2026 Decarbon8-US Fund is focused on Climate Resilience: Grid, Water, & Food. Climate change is already reshaping where and how people can live, grow food, and access basic resources. As extreme heat, drought, flooding, and storms intensify, protecting access to energy, water, and food is becoming as essential to climate action as reducing emissions. [...] INVESTMENT DETAILS [...] If you’re one of the 2 - 4 selected companies, you have the opportunity to receive: [...] Investment capital of ~$300k in combined funding from Decarbon8-US Fund, E8 Annual Fund, and direct investment by E8 members (Decarbon8-US shows up on your cap table as a single SPV investor to keep it clean). [...] APPLICANT CRITERIA [...] entrepreneurial experience, tenacity, and self-awareness [...] a venture-scale business. [...] Be in Pre-seed to Series A stages of growth financing. [...] Have a funding round (SAFE/priced equity, note) that will accept investments at least through mid October 2026. [...] If you’re a former Decarbon8-US applicant or E8 portfolio company, we encourage you to apply. Our Decarbon8 Screening Committee and expert judges will evaluate your application, specializing in cleantech investing and climate resilience. The criteria used includes climate resilience and impact, problem/solution fit, including competitive advantage, team, traction and go-to-market plan, investment terms and likelihood of returns. [...] TIMELINE [...] May 1 — Applications open. [...] June 18 — Applications close. [...] Late June — Screening Committee selects 12-16 companies for pitch round. [...] Early July — Companies present to the Screening Committee; 6-8 semi-finalists are selected. [...] Mid July — Semi-finalists undergo deeper evaluation; 3-5 finalists are selected. [...] August — Due diligence with finalists. [...] Early September — 2-4 companies are selected for investment by Decarbon8-US Fund. [...] September 17 — Selected companies pitch at the Annual Meeting in Seattle to the full E8 membership for additional co-investment by E8 members. [...] Late September / Early October — E8 Annual Fund votes to invest in selected companies. [...] LEARN MORE & APPLY [...] Apply to Decarbon8-US 2026 here. For more information, contact us at director@e8angels.com. [...] Companies that apply to Decarbon8-US may also be considered for E8's standard funding process, which runs from September to May. Learn more on our website. [...] Decarbon8-US is an impact fund administered by 501(c)(3) Realize Impact that invests donations and grants into early-stage climate companies through equity and debt. Founded by E8 in 2020, the fund has deployed $10.4M in combined philanthropic and personal co-investment. Investors lead screening and diligence alongside sector experts to identify high-potential companies at early stages. Selected companies receive investment from Decarbon8-US and the opportunity to pitch E8's member community for additional capital, including through the E8 Annual Fund.

One of the world's largest multi-stage venture capital firms, investing across technology and healthcare since 1977.

Precursor Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in founders at the very beginning of their entrepreneurial journey, backing them through pre-seed and seed rounds with capital and long-term support.

Apply for KSGC 2026, Korea's government-backed global startup program. 18.9K applicants, 449 graduates, 225 Korean entities. Deadline: June 17, 2026.

BoxGroup is a New York-based early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders at the earliest stages (pre-seed through Series–A) with capital and strategic support. It partners with visionary founders across many technology sectors.

SV Angel is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage and seed investments in technology startups. It has backed many successful companies and supports founders with both capital and strategic engagement.

Chapter One is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on backing product-driven founders building category-defining technology companies.

A one-week, in-person founder onboarding experience and year-round community that helps people start and scale venture-backable companies.

Base Case Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco that partners with founders early, often pre-product and pre-traction, by writing first institutional checks and providing capital and strategic support.