The Batchery Accelerator

How we do it

• Batchery Programs - The Batchery works with Series Seed and A stage entrepreneurs who leverage our core programs, The Batchery Deep Dive and Batchery Roadshow. These programs advance our startups through virtual learning experiences including our online classrooms, and weekly roundtable events.
• Investor Guidance - Over 30 seasoned investors from Sandhill Angels, Sierra Angels, Berkeley Angel Network Duke Angels, Kiertesu Forum, Silicon Catalyst, General Catalyst and more. Each advisor offers a range of corporate leadership experience from: Oracle, Siemens, Cognizant, D2L, Twitter, McKinsey, Dell, Sun Microsystems, HP, Accenture, Visa, Novartis, and much more
• Our Portfolio - The Batchery works with a diverse range of businesses across many industries. We find the best of the existing community and give them the tools they need to thrive. We've worked with over 130 start ups
• Partner Community - What makes the Batchery special is our "network of networks." We provide an ecosystem of industry partners, service providers, Investor Advisors, our internal angel group, the Batchery Angels, and fellow startups by your side embarking on the same journey as you.

Think of the Batchery as a microcosm of the Bay Area startup ecosystem, only a little safer, like a rehearsal space. You show up for the services the Batchery provides, do the assignments, and demonstrate that you are ready to do what it takes to grow your company. Our network of advisors are available to you, helping you build your business and take your next steps as effectively as possible.

The Batchery Deep Dive program is for seed and pre-seed stage startups seeking to get over the next set of hurdles. We utilize a three-pronged approach that combines high-touch mentorship from our Investor Advisor community, a 12-week class structure that covers all aspects of your pitch and business development, and a robust rotation of subject-specific roundtables to strategically catalyze our startups’ growth over a three month period.

On any given week, our startups can expect to interact with a full roster of expert Investor Advisors, VCs from our extended network, and value add partners who can help grow startup companies efficiently and smartly. Past guests have included Kapor Capital, Partech Ventures, Epic VC, Maven Capital, Unshackled Ventures, and many more.

The outcome sought at the end of the three months is a compelling deal structure and business plan which is pitched at Demo Day to our internal angel group, the Batchery Angels, as well as other angel and institutional investors.

The Batchery Angels are a network of our accredited Investor Advisors that exclusively places in batch companies. Since 2020 the Batchery Angels placed ~$1.5M in our participating startups, in amounts ranging from $15K - $115K per startup.

We’ve helped over 150 alumni companies bring in millions of dollars of smart money and kick start their success stories, but we bring more than just access to capital. The Batchery Investor Advisors are a high-experience network of accredited Angels who are directly invested in your success. Where other accelerators put you through the assembly line, we put in the work to help you chart your own best course.

Process:

Based on all applications received for the program, Batchery will select startups for interview based on application quality and domain fit with our accredited network of Investor Advisors. In a second interview, our board will meet with selected startups and vote to determine which companies are selected for admission.

ABOUT US

The great thing about the Batchery is our model is primarily virtual, utilizing Zoom videoconferencing. All you need is a computer and a high-speed internet connection. As a result of this model, we have the opportunity to work with the best startups, wherever they might be located.

We realize that our startups also want the opportunity for in-person meetings, so we do kick the program off with a two day Orientation Bootcamp, which gets you on-boarded and provides an opportunity to meet our Investor Advisors and team. Furthermore, our Demo Day is held in Berkeley, and we do require startups to pitch in-person at this event.