Startup Accelerator for Entrepreneurs

2017 Venture Capital Funding, In Billions

140

Globally

84.2

In The U.S.

We Want To Increase Global Connectedness

INTERNATIONALIZATION + ACCELERATION

O-VISA SPONSORSHIP

International Accelerator Cohort

A 6-month program aimed to onboard international startups to the U.S. with full support, including major launches at SXSW and TechCrunch Disrupt.

O-Visa Sponsorship

We sponsor O-Visas for individuals with extraordinary ability in all industries. Although it might sound overwhelming, extraordinary ability stands for recognized outstanding achievements.

Our Accelerator Is Based In Chicago…

Lower cost of living compared to SF, NY, Boston, and Miami;
The highest venture capital returns of any startup hub in the U.S;
Highest concentration of Female Founders in the world (34%);
$5.9B in funding in 2017;

… With A “Foot” In Boston

Top city for startups according to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation;
The 7th most valuable startup ecosystem with 6th highest Startup Output (# of startups) in the world;
7th highest numbers of unicorns;
2nd highest % of immigrant founders in the U.S. and 10th in the world