Incubator List Newsletter - May
May is here, one of the most important months for fundraising during the year!
Top accelerator deadlines are approaching, and fundraising opportunities abound. Are you ready to make the most of this month? Here's your Incubator List monthly roundup to help you navigate:
May Application Deadlines
Don't miss out! This May features deadlines for top programs across diverse geographies like the US, Africa, and Japan, with strong representation in hot sectors including AI, Blockchain, and Robotics. Consider applying to these opportunities:
- May 9Google for Startups Accelerator Africa - Click for Details
- May 9The House Fund AI Accelerator - Click for Details
- May 12EWOR - Click for Details
- May 13Y Combinator - Click for Details
- May 14Techstars Tokyo Accelerator - Click for Details
- May 28Alliance DAO - Click for Details
- May 28The Alliance X Base MVP Tournament - Click for Details
Find more opportunities on the Incubator List.
Funding Updates
- Techstars: Accelerators are now investing $220,000 and offer improved terms.
- EWOR: Huge news! Each Fellow will now receive €500k in immediate funding (with €390k of that at an uncapped note).
- Y Combinator: YC invests $500,000 in every company on standard terms, made on 2 separate safes.
From Our Feed
Catch up on our latest thoughts and updates shared on LinkedIn:
"The brutal reality of fundraising in 2025: Only 0.91% of startups secure VC funding... Fundraising isn't about more pitches. It's about better matches."
Read more on LinkedIn"Go pre-seed early, or bootstrap from the ground up? Bootstrapping means full control, revenue-focus, and resilience - but slower growth. Pre-seed brings capital & speed - but also pressure..."
Read more on LinkedIn"The pitch deck that raised €10M from VCs as a first-time founder... Investors remember stories, not slides... Simplify your metrics..."
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