New York is the second largest startup hub in the US, with strong fintech, media, health and B2B software scenes. Its accelerators tend to connect founders with the industries headquartered in the city, from banks to brands.
Several programs here are local editions of global networks, while others, such as ERA, were built for New York founders. Most expect at least part of the team to be in the city during the program.
| Program | Funding | Equity | Next deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERA (Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator) | $150K | 6% (post-money SAFE) | November 2, 2026 (6 days left) |
| Techstars | $220,000 | 5% common stock (via $20K CEA) plus $200K uncapped MFN SAFE | November 18, 2026 (22 days left) |
| Dreamit Ventures | $500K to $1.5M initial investment | Not published (venture investment) | Rolling admissions |
| IndieBio (SOSV) | Up to about $525K pre-seed (reported) | Not published (reported single-digit to about 10%) | Rolling admissions |
| Antler | $500K to $1M initial commitment in the US; varies by location | Varies by location | Rolling admissions |
| South Park Commons Founder Fellowship | $1M ($400K upfront + $600K in next round) | 7% for the $400K upfront (standard SAFE) | Next deadline not announced yet |
| Newlab | None for membership; Founder Fellowship up to $75,000 | None published for membership | Next deadline not announced yet |
| Company Ventures | None for residency (free workspace) | None for residency | Next deadline not announced yet |
| NYU Tandon Future Labs | None published | Varies by program; not published | Next deadline not announced yet |
| Columbia Startup Lab | None (subsidized workspace) | None stated (monthly seat fees) | Next deadline not announced yet |
New York City
New York's leading early-stage accelerator. Invests $150K for 6% and runs a four-month program with mentors and investors in New York City.
Alumni include Scentbird, TripleLift, Bespoke Post, Glia.
ERA (Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator): terms, deadline and how to apply
Boston, Chicago, New York City, London, Baltimore, Los Angeles (USC) and Techstars Anywhere (remote)
Global accelerator network with programs in cities worldwide. Invests $220K: $20K for 5% plus a $200K uncapped MFN SAFE, in a three-month program.
Alumni include Remitly, SendGrid, DigitalOcean, ClassPass.
Techstars: terms, deadline and how to apply
New York
Early-stage cybersecurity investor that writes initial checks of $500K to $1.5M into pre-Series A US companies, then runs quarterly Customer Sprints with 100+ enterprise partners.
Alumni include Redox, NeuroFlow, Infermedica, Eko.
Dreamit Ventures: terms, deadline and how to apply
San Francisco, CA
SOSV's deep tech pre-seed program with labs in San Francisco and New York, renamed SOSV SF and SOSV NY in 2026. Reported funding is up to about $525K.
Alumni include Upside Foods (Memphis Meats), Perfect Day, NotCo, Geltor.
IndieBio (SOSV): terms, deadline and how to apply
30 locations including New York, San Francisco, Austin, London, Singapore, Sydney
Day-zero investor that helps founders find co-founders and build from scratch in 25+ cities. In the US it commits $500K to $1M; terms vary by location.
Alumni include Airalo.
Antler: terms, deadline and how to apply
San Francisco, New York City or Bangalore
South Park Commons' fellowship for founders at the earliest stage, even before an idea. Invests $400K upfront for 7% and $600K in the next round.
Alumni include Baseten, Luma AI, Gamma, Render.
South Park Commons Founder Fellowship: terms, deadline and how to apply
New York (Brooklyn)
Brooklyn Navy Yard hub for critical-technology startups with labs, shops and pilot projects. A paid membership community, not an accelerator. Also runs hubs in Detroit and Riyadh.
Alumni include Amogy, Launcher, 10XBeta.
Newlab: terms, deadline and how to apply
New York
New York seed investor that runs the Grand Central Tech residency: 12 months of free workspace in Midtown Manhattan for early-stage tech startups, with zero rent and zero equity.
New York (Brooklyn)
NYU Tandon's network of Brooklyn startup incubators, built as a partnership with New York City. Labs cover climate and smart cities, game design and veteran-led startups.
New York
Subsidized coworking space in SoHo for startups with a Columbia alumni founder. Seats cost $325 per month in year one, teams stay up to a year, and applications open each March.
Alumni include Daily Harvest, Kaia Health, Amper Music, Text IQ.
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The programs founders apply to most in New York City are ERA (Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator), Techstars, Dreamit Ventures, IndieBio (SOSV), Antler. Each one differs in funding, equity and format, so compare them in the table above before applying.
Company Ventures takes no equity, based on each program's published terms.
ERA (Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator) (deadline November 2, 2026), Techstars (deadline November 18, 2026). Programs with rolling admissions accept applications at any time.
Dreamit Ventures offers the largest investment on this list: $500K to $1.5M initial investment, for Not published (venture investment).