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77 resources to move you forward
Human-curated, alwaysExplore founder programs and early-stage investment opportunities across the 500 Global network.
Amount from the original resource list; not verified as a current offer. 500 Startups is now 500 Global. Check the specific regional program and fees.
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An early-stage program combining capital, customer connections, and company-building support.
$500k for 10% upfront, plus up to $500k in a qualifying next round within 18 months.
Original list: $750k.
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A pre-seed scaling program for Indian and Indian-origin founders building from anywhere.
Amount from the original resource list; not verified as a current offer. Investment depends on the cohort and program.
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Explore Afore’s current pre-seed funding and Founders-In-Residence paths for early software founders.
The former Alpha page now describes pre-seed funding and a separate FIR program.
Original list: $500k–$2M.
View official source Reviewed 2026-10-26A seed-stage AI accelerator offering funding, founder support, and an investor demo day.
The published page says Batch 4 applications are closed.
Original list: $250k uncapped.
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An applied-AI incubator supporting founders through customer discovery, technical decisions, and early company building.
AI2 Incubator now redirects to AI House. Current incubator funding is listed on this page.
Original list: $50k–$150k.
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An accelerator for enterprise and B2B startups, with mentorship and support for early commercialization.
Most companies grant 5% equity; the program also describes tuition and an investment offset. Confirm the complete offer.
Original list: $25k for 5%.
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Explore Alta’s revenue platform and current AI tools for go-to-market teams, prospecting, and lead qualification.
A seed-stage accelerator centered on close mentorship and building a strong early company.
Official site lists $120k per company; confirm current equity terms.
Original list: $120k for 7%.
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Explore Claude and Anthropic’s AI products and developer platform.
An early-stage investor and founder residency with programs across multiple regions.
Amount from the original resource list; not verified as a current offer. Investment and equity vary by location.
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Manage recruiting workflows, candidate tracking, scheduling, and hiring analytics.
Keep investor relationships, contacts, notes, and fundraising conversations organized in a flexible CRM.
Explore AWS startup programs, technical guidance, and cloud credits through AWS Activate. Credit eligibility and benefits depend on the program.
A thematic investment and in-residence program for founders working on frontier technologies.
Amount from the original resource list; not verified as a current offer. Camp themes, schedules, and investment offers vary by cohort.
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Build internal applications and workflows around your team’s data and operating processes.
Plan, schedule, and manage social posts and review performance across your channels.
Draft and send investor updates, collaborate on messages, and follow engagement from your inbox.
Share booking links, coordinate availability, and schedule meetings with teammates, candidates, and customers.
Prepare startup incorporation paperwork and other company legal documents online.
A program for early founding teams building AI-native companies, with access to Conviction’s network.
Uncapped, no-discount MFN SAFE, or the same price as a funding round within the last 60 days.
Original list: $150k uncapped.
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Explore business insurance coverage and quotes designed for startups and growing companies.
Create shared spaces for sales content, buyer collaboration, and customer onboarding.
A talent-investing program that helps individuals form founding teams and build investable companies.
Amount from the original resource list; not verified as a current offer. Investment offers depend on location and program.
View official source Reviewed 2026-10-26Meet a potential cofounder through a structured talent-investing program built around forming new founding teams.
Design interfaces, prototype product experiences, and collaborate on ideas with Figma and FigJam.
Hands-on support for early B2B software companies, from finding customers to preparing for a seed round.
Investment uses a standard post-money SAFE, according to the program FAQ.
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A founder community and funding program for people building in frontier technology.
Current homepage lists $150k funding; confirm equity and program details.
Original list: $150k for 5–10%.
View official source Reviewed 2026-10-26Create and refine presentation decks, documents, and visual stories with AI-assisted design.
Explore tax planning, filing, and year-round tax management services for founders and businesses.
Find Google’s startup programs, cloud resources, mentorship, and support for building and growing your company. Program and credit eligibility vary.
Bring business email, calendars, video meetings, documents, and file storage together with Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Docs, and Drive.
Manage payroll, employee benefits, and HR administration as your team grows.
Explore technology and compute financing, with payment options subject to eligibility and underwriting.
A focused founder residency designed for repeat founders building their next company.
Amount from the original resource list; not verified as a current offer. Check the current residency offer and full equity terms.
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A practical guide to building an equity budget for your first employees, accounting for hiring plans, role, seniority, and timing.
Manage customer conversations, support messaging, and help content in one platform.
Capture and share bug reports with the context your engineering team needs to investigate.
Create motion graphics and animated designs with a browser-based animation tool.
A structured accelerator for startups with a product in market, focused on growth and investor readiness.
Official funding page lists $125k; confirm current equity terms.
Original list: $125k for 7%.
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Build marketing, product, and transactional email workflows for your SaaS business.
Create event pages, manage registrations, and keep your event community informed.
Explore business banking, accounts, payments, and financial tools for your company.
A useful first stop before paying full price: discover startup credits, discounts, and perk bundles for your tools. Access and eligibility vary by offer.
Explore Azure credits, developer tools, AI resources, and startup support from Microsoft. Available benefits depend on eligibility and program terms.
A founder program and investment community for people building ambitious technology companies.
Amount from the original resource list; not verified as a current offer. Now presented as Neo Residency. Confirm the full current offer.
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Bring your company wiki, notes, documentation, and project work into a shared workspace.
Meet collaborators, explore ideas, and build conviction through an in-person founder fellowship and ongoing community.
Work with an AI coding assistant to build features, understand code, and tackle engineering tasks.
Explore the Converge program for AI companies through its published Converge 2 announcement.
Historical Converge 2 offer, announced December 2023. A current application window is not confirmed.
View official source Reviewed 2026-10-26Explore a collection of investor databases and VC lists, organized to help you research investors by geography and focus.
Capture meeting transcripts, generate summaries, and turn conversations into searchable notes.
A hands-on pre-seed program helping founders turn an early idea into a company.
Official program lists $500k–$2M checks.
Original list: $250k–$2M.
View official source Reviewed 2026-10-26Store and retrieve vector data to support semantic search and AI application knowledge.
Understand product usage and investigate customer behavior with product analytics and related tools.
Manage prompts, run evaluations, and observe your application’s AI behavior.
Cap table and equity management. Pulley’s official site currently carries a shutdown notice and directs prospective customers to Carta; review the notice before adopting.
Manage corporate cards, expenses, bill payments, and company spending workflows.
Explore customer journeys and interactions across your customer engagement touchpoints.
Record and edit podcasts, interviews, webinars, and video content.
Explore AI-assisted outbound sales and prospecting workflows.
Sequoia’s open call for early-stage founders looking for a long-term investment partner.
Check size and terms are set with the investor.
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Coordinate your team’s conversations, channels, and day-to-day collaboration.
Explore the Soma Fellows program and early-stage backing for ambitious technology founders.
Amount from the original resource list; not verified as a current offer. Confirm the current Fellows investment offer directly.
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A founder fellowship supporting people moving from exploration into company building.
Fall 2026 offer: $400k upfront for 7%, plus $600k in the next external round. The listed cohort deadline has passed.
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Explore a curated directory of startup tools and resources, organized by category, with tool comparisons, alternatives, and useful collections for founders.
Build with a Postgres database, authentication, storage, and APIs in one developer platform.
Design, source, and distribute branded merchandise for your team, customers, and events.
Create forms and collect responses for research, applications, feedback, and internal workflows.
A mentorship-driven accelerator connecting early-stage founders with capital and a global network.
$20k for 5% common plus a $200k uncapped MFN SAFE. Asia-Pacific programs have a different offer.
Original list: $120k for 6%.
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A fintech accelerator from Better Tomorrow Ventures. Explore the firm and check current program availability.
Amount from the original resource list; not verified as a current offer. Historical program reference. The linked firm homepage does not confirm a current Mint cohort.
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Add messaging and other communication capabilities to your product using developer APIs.
Deploy and run web applications, including Next.js projects, with managed web infrastructure.
Build, publish, and manage landing pages and marketing websites with a visual web platform.
A startup accelerator backing founders as they build their company and prepare to raise further funding.
$125k for 7% plus $375k on an uncapped MFN SAFE, which converts into additional equity.
Original list: $125k for 7% + $375k.
View official source Reviewed 2026-10-26Find people who want to start a company. Connect with potential cofounders, with or without an idea.
Connect apps and automate repetitive work across your startup’s existing tools.
Investment summaries are a starting point. Reference terms come from the original list and need confirmation; published terms reflect the linked program page. Offers, eligibility, and application windows can change.
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Great ideas can come from anywhere. We’re bringing useful startup knowledge into one open library, so more people can spend less time finding the way and more time building what matters.
Your next chapter starts hereAnyone curious about building a company, from students with a first idea to founders growing an existing business. You don’t need funding, connections, or a technical background to start exploring.
The library is free to explore, and most of the tools listed offer a free option to help you get started. Start with what you need and save your money for what matters. Free plans may have usage limits, and some services require payment. Fellowships and accelerators have their own selection processes, fees, and equity terms. Check each provider’s current offer before signing up.
This is a founder-curated collection of cofounder communities, funding programs, investor research, practical guides, and tools for running a startup. Each entry links to the original organization. These are independent resource links, not referrals, introductions, or endorsements.
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