The Top 38 Accelerators in Los Angeles

Empowering Innovation: Unveiling Canada's Top 25 Startup Accelerators

Los Angeles
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Overview

The startup ecosystem in Los Angeles is thriving, with a diverse range of industries and a supportive community of entrepreneurs. It offers access to a large talent pool, a vibrant tech scene, and numerous networking opportunities. In recent years, several accelerators have emerged in Los Angeles, providing early-stage startups with mentorship, funding, and resources to help them grow and succeed. These accelerators cater to various industries and sectors, offering specialized programs and connections to industry experts and investors.

The Top 38 Accelerators in Los Angeles

1.

Amplify

Amplify backs LA's strongest teams at the earliest stages

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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15
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
5% equity or $50,000 for 5% equity
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Pre-Seed, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Information Technologies
1.

Cal-X Stars Business Accelerator

Accelerator supporting startups in the sustainability, health and wellness sectors.

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2012

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Early Stage and Seed.

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Health Care
Innovation Management
Wellness
1.

Cedars-Sinai Accelerator

An accelerator that supports startups focused on healthcare innovation.

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
5
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

HealthTech
Healthcare
Finance
Information Technologies
Social Entrepreneurship
1.

Disney Accelerator

An accelerator program that invests in innovative startups and provides them with mentorship and resources to help them grow.

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Closed
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
7
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2014

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Consulting
Internet
Software
Venture Capital
1.

East West Ventures

Invests in and supports technology startups in Russia and Eastern Europe.

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Closed
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2012

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed, Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Incubators
Venture Capital
1.

Food Centricity

Food Centricity is a food business accelerator that provides mentorship, resources, and funding to emerging food businesses.

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2019

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
FinTech
Food and Beverage
1.

FoundersBoost (formerly Startup Boost)

FoundersBoost is a startup accelerator that provides mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources to early-stage companies.

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Non Equity Assistance, Seed, Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Banking
Consulting
Financial Services
Information Technology
1.

Green Way Laboratories

Green Way Laboratories is a company that specializes in the development and production of environmentally friendly cleaning products.

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2012

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

CleanTech
Green Consumer Goods
Industrial
Intellectual Property
1.

Grid110 - Idea to Product

Grid110 provides entrepreneurs with access to community, mentors and critical resources through no cost, no equity programs in LA.

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
8 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

All Verticals
1.

Grid110 - Residency

Providing entrepreneurs with access to community, mentors and critical resources through no cost, no equity programs in LA

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2014

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
12 weeks
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

All Verticals
1.

InBoundLA

InBoundLA is a full-service digital marketing agency that provides strategic solutions to help businesses grow and succeed online.

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Up to 6% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
1.

KidsX

KidsX is an accelerator program that supports digital health startups focused on improving healthcare for children.

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2020

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Health Care
1.

KohFounders

KohFounders is a startup accelerator that invests in and supports early-stage tech companies with a focus on social impact.

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
10
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Venture Capital
1.

Launchpad LA

Top Startup Accelerator in Southern California

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
8
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2009

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Incubators
1.

Leap Venture Studio

Leap Venture Studio is a startup accelerator and investment company that helps early-stage businesses grow and succeed in the healthcare industry.

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
Genetics
Health Diagnostics
Nutrition
1.

Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator

The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator is an organization that supports and accelerates the development of clean technology startups through mentorship, resources, and funding.

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2011

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

CleanTech
Incubators
Smart Cities
Transportation
Waste Management
1.

MAGIC Fund

The MAGIC Fund is a financial tool used by the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota to provide economic development funding to businesses and projects that show potential for job creation and

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
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Investments
πŸš€
4
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Cryptocurrency
Developer Tools
E-Commerce
Emerging Markets
FinTech
1.

MedTech Innovator

MedTech Innovator is a global showcase for medical technology startups and emerging growth companies seeking to improve patient outcomes and reduce the cost of healthcare.

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
13
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Health Diagnostics
mHealth
1.

MiLA Capital (Make in LA)

MiLA Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups focused on hardware and manufacturing.

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Debt, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Financial Services
Hardware
Product Management
1.

Next 10 Ventures

Next 10 Ventures is an investment and incubation company that supports the growth of innovative consumer brands and digital media businesses.

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Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Digital Entertainment
Education
Venture Capital
1.

OnRamp Fund

OnRamp Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups led by underrepresented founders in the technology industry.

πŸ“
Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Healthcare
Life Sciences
Information Technologies
Software
Impact Investing
1.

Pineal Ventures

Pineal Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups.

πŸ“
Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2019

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Financial Services
1.

PledgeLA Fund - South LA Founders

Providing entrepreneurs with access to community, mentors and critical resources through no cost, no equity programs in LA

πŸ“
Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
12 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

All Verticals
1.

Propellant Labs

Propellant Labs is a venture studio that provides funding, resources, and expertise to help early-stage startups build and grow their businesses.

πŸ“
Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
6% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Internet
1.

Startup UCLA Accelerator

Startup UCLA Accelerator is a program that helps early-stage startup companies grow and succeed through mentorship, resources, and funding.

πŸ“
Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2012

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Consulting
Finance
Financial Services
Internet
Internet of Things
1.

SuperOrdinary

SuperOrdinary is a platform that helps beauty and lifestyle brands expand their business in China through e-commerce, social media, and marketing services.

πŸ“
Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Beauty
Cosmetics
Wellness
1.

Talino Venture Labs

Talino Venture Labs is a venture studio that builds and invests in startups focused on solving complex business challenges.

πŸ“
Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Crowdfunding, Early Stage Venture, Seed, Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Financial Services
FinTech
Software
Software Engineering
1.

Techstars Los Angeles Accelerator

Accelerate your business and build connections that last a lifetime

πŸ“
Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2006

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
13 weeks
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Events
Finance
Financial Services
1.

Techstars Music

Techstars Music is a startup accelerator program that provides mentorship, resources, and funding to music technology companies.

πŸ“
Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
6
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
13 weeks
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Consulting
Finance
Financial Services
1.

Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator

Accelerate your business and build connections that last a lifetime

πŸ“
Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2006

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
13 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Space
Aerospace
Business Development
Consulting
1.

The Veloz Group

The Veloz Group is a business incubator that invests in and develops innovative products and technologies in various industries.

πŸ“
Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2012

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Series A

⬆️ Β Verticals

Consumer Goods
Energy
GreenTech
Media
Entertainment
1.

Troy Labs

Troy Labs is a software development company that specializes in creating innovative mobile and web applications.

πŸ“
Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Consulting
Financial Services
Venture Capital
1.

Two Coins Group

Two Coins Group is a company involved in the development and management of cryptocurrency assets.

πŸ“
Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Incubators
Venture Capital
1.

Untapped Ventures

Untapped Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in and supports early-stage companies focused on sustainability and social impact.

πŸ“
Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2020

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Angel Investment
FinTech
Venture Capital
1.

USC Incubator

The USC Incubator is a startup accelerator program that provides resources and support to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses.

πŸ“
Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2009

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Incubators
1.

Wavemaker Labs

Wavemaker Labs is a venture studio that helps entrepreneurs build and launch technology startups.

πŸ“
Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2011

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Incubators
Venture Capital
1.

Yellow LA

A Snap Inc launchpad for creative minds and entrepreneurs building companies at the intersection of creativity and technology.

πŸ“
Los Angeles
United States

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
$150k
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Virtual Reality