1/3 Of U.S. Startups That Raised A Series A In 2015 Went Through An Accelerator

1/3 Of U.S. Startups That Raised A Series A In 2015 Went Through An Accelerator

The topic of accelerators is among the more contentious in today’s startup industry. More and more seem to be popping up every month with different vertical focuses and value propositions for early stage founders. Opinions on the matter range. Some doubt that the value accelerators provide is worth the equity they take, while others say they play a valuable role in the industry, vetting and training startup founders and in turn creating more quality companies. One thing is not arguable, accelerator programs are playing an increasing role in today’s venture capital ecosystem.

But just how big that role is can be difficult to quantify. It’s tempting to...