Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Ireland
Dublin
Overview
The NDRC Accelerator invests €100k per startup using a ‘founder friendly’ SAFE. It’s flexible, simple, transparent and avoids high legal costs. Our SAFE is uncapped with a 20% discount.
Details
Accelerator
Designed to support ambitious entrepreneurs with globally scalable, innovative tech startups. Receive investment and coaching from accomplished mentors and Entrepreneurs in Residence.
- Founder-First, Entrepreneur-Led: We offer founder-friendly investment with mentorship from proven entrepreneurs and a whole range of value-adds.
- €100k Investment: We’re one of the first European accelerators to offer €100k investment using a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity), pioneered by Y Combinator.
- Mentors & EIRs: Receive highly personalized mentoring from 40+ successful entrepreneurs as well as access to dedicated Entrepreneurs in Residence.
- Value Adds: Tailored supports, investor lunches, international trips, 12 months space, €500k perks, post-accelerator support, and much more.
Learn From Top Mentors
A collection of entrepreneurs and operators that have founded businesses worth over €5B. At NDRC, they share their experience, advice, and networks with the next generation of breakout founders.
Some of Our Spotlight Mentors
- Bobby Healy: Serial founder, now CEO of Manna Aero. Scaled Cartrawler as CTO to $500M+ valuation.
- Patricia Scanlon: Founder of SoapBox Labs. Listed by Forbes as one of the World’s Top 50 Women in Tech.
- Oisín Hanrahan: Founder of Handy raised $100M+. Now CEO of $7B Nasdaq company who acquired.
What to Expect
The support doesn’t end after Demo Day. The Accelerator is designed to help you for the long-term.
- Foundation Phase: 3 months focusing your 'accelerator goal', activating bespoke supports, customer dev, seed-round readiness.
- Demo Day: Pitch to a global audience of angel investors, VCs, entrepreneurs, potential customers and partners.
- Development Phase: 3 months post-demo day support, helping you raise a smart, strategic seed round and/or winning customers
- Post Programme Support: We have a dedicated team to support alumni with scaling, hiring, new customers, and raising follow-on funding.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Is This Accelerator For You?
We’re looking for founders who are building global solutions to global problems.
- Industry: We invest in teams and companies, not industries. If you have a globally scalable tech solution, get in touch.
- Investment Stage: You’re typically at the pre-seed investment stage and are looking to close a seed round in the next 3-12 months.
- Product Stage: You’re developing or testing an early product / MVP and have some early proof-points with customers.
- Team: We’re looking for teams with some unique insight or competency in their domain, who are aligned on passion and vision.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
€100k Investment
Some of the Value Adds
There are so many other aspects to the programme including tailored supports, investor dinners/lunches, post-accelerator support, and more.
- Membership at Dogpatch Labs: Enjoy 12 months of free office space and join the vibrant community in Dogpatch Labs, located right in the heart of the Dublin Docklands.
- International Passportin: Join a global network of 50+ startup hubs and access free hot-desking space in major cities around the world. Build international networks through our connections and trips.
- Global Demo Day Experience: The programme culminates in a virtual Demo Day, broadcasted for exposure to investors, VIP entrepreneurs, and potential customers all over the world.
- + Much more
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
