Startup Accelerators & Incubators

Comments discuss various startup accelerators and incubators like Y Combinator and Techstars, including comparisons, recommendations for founders, and debates on their value and ideal structures.

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FooBarWidget Mar 29, 2018 View on HN

Maybe there are startup networks or accellerators near you? You can ask there.

ChuckMcM Sep 14, 2020 View on HN

Technically that would make it a startup incubator :-)

jasonlynes Feb 21, 2011 View on HN

am i the only one who sees these other incubators and thinks they pale in comparison to YC? (no i'm not a YC-funded founder)

sahil-kang Sep 18, 2018 View on HN

Have you considered an accelerator: https://www.ycombinator.com

SMAAART Jul 21, 2020 View on HN

Techstars does something similar.

thom Mar 11, 2025 View on HN

Founders - what would the ideal accelerator (or call it what you like) look like today?

jamesmawm Dec 25, 2019 View on HN

Do Entrepreneur First and Antler count?

otoburb Apr 6, 2015 View on HN

Wouldn't an incubator or accelerator be one (but not the only) alternative to explore? They may be able to assist.

rch Jul 4, 2015 View on HN

Which other niche accelerators?

danwahoo Aug 12, 2010 View on HN

Just like a founder position for YC, just different location, and different incubator!