Techstars Economic Mobility Accelerator powered by Samvid Ventures is a startup accelerator supporting entrepreneurs who address the needs of low- and moderate-income Americans. This accelerator reflects our conviction that the private sector, and innovative founders in particular, can expand opportunity for underserved communities.

Each year we invite a cohort of exceptional founders to an intensive 3-month accelerator program and help them make rapid progress developing their business models. We do this by introducing founders to industry and expert mentors, and helping them chart a better course by avoiding dead ends and identifying new opportunities. Startups also access curated resources on social enterprise strategy, business development, and fundraising, including non-dilutive funding. The accelerator is based in Samvid Ventures’ office in New York, where founders build deep relationships with their cohort and beyond through networking, conferences, and events.