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Nicole DeTommaso: Leading startup accelerators making fundraising easier for founders

Nicole DeTommaso: Leading startup accelerators making fundraising easier for founders
Key accelerators for fundraising success

Nicole DeTommaso listed several startup accelerators she considers high-signal for founders, including Y Combinator, South Park Commons, a16z speedrun, HF0, Neo, Pear VC (PearX), and Boost VC. She stated that founders involved in these programs often find it easier to reach venture capitalists and secure funding. DeTommaso noted that the effectiveness of these accelerators can change year over year depending on quality.

DeTommaso has previously cautioned founders that using stacked SAFE agreements during fundraising can result in giving away significant equity, with some losing up to half their companies (full story). She has also observed that investors and VCs are often adept at promoting their portfolios to appear stronger than they may be in reality (details here). These insights add context to her views on accelerator effectiveness.

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