For the 2013 program, Rockstart Accelerator is looking for high-potential tech startups from Italy. If your startup is interested in €15, 000 in seed investment, 6-months office space, mentorship from over 99 serial entrepreneurs & experts, and a month of immersing in the startup scene in Silicon Valley? Then you should check out our website: http://rockstart.com/accelerator/
Exclusively for the readers of StartupBusiness.it Rockstart Accelerator have extended the deadline of applications. On the Rockstart Accelerator website you can sign up until Sunday, 20th, but through this link you can sign up until the 25th January 2013. If you have any questions about the program you can email the co-founder and CEO Don Ritzen (don(at)rockstart.com).
Lean startup, pitching and program in Silicon Valley
Rockstart Accelerator takes you and your startup through two intense programs over 200 days – one in the spring focusing on lean methodology, customer development, pitching, and one in summer with a focus on fundraising and PR, including a one-month program in Silicon Valley focussing on scaling your startup, pitching to US VC’s and more.
Pitch and raise funding from angels and VCs
Halfway through, on day 100, you will pitch at Demo Day in front of more than 350 investors, executives, press and the mentors. For a taste of what to expect, check out the video of Demo Day 2012: http://youtu.be/_MV9zsglTZM
Proven results from first year program
Right after finishing the Rockstart Accelerator 2012 program, 5 of the 10 startups had already raised seed funding from investors, two others had funding going into the program others have bootstrapped their growth and are already expanding to Silicon Valley. One of the success stories is Pastbook, from Milan, who raised $357k after the program and who were featured in TechCrunch, TheNext Web and the Wall Street Journal.
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