Baltic Ventures Accelerator
Baltic Ventures is an early-stage tech accelerator based in the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool that supports game-changing founding teams who are building the solutions and businesses of tomorrow.
Baltic Ventures Accelerator offers a 4-month cohort programme, including £30k investment, dedicated coaching support, interactive masterclasses and VC investor meetings.
Applications for Accelerator 2024 have now closed.
Accelerator 2024 is for you if...
You are considering raising seed funding in the next 6 - 12 months and want to significantly raise your profile with investors and give your business the best chance of a successful investment raise.
You are looking to upskill as a founder, and avoid the common startup pitfalls, on an intensive market leading programme lead by a top tier team who have been there and done it.
You are looking to find product market fit, understand your customers better, and prepare for scalable growth.
You recognise the power and value of networks and want to build connections with customers, mentors, peers and subject matter experts that can support your growth.
You want to set yourself up to attract and retain the best talent as you grow and scale your business.
You are committed to building a business that makes a positive impact and is adaptable, sustainable and resilient in the face of changing times.
You are prepared to commit for 4 months (part-time) to a transformative in-person programme in Liverpool that can help them take your business to the next level.
You are currently based anywhere in the UK, or around the world, but want to grow your business in the UK.
What our cohort receives
4 Month Programme
4-month free programme with top tier team of coaches and advisors
£30k Equity Investment
£30k equity investment as an Advance Subscription Agreement (ASA)
Masterclasses
Interactive and practical masterclasses with industry leaders and mentors
Personal Advisors
Your own personal expert coaching team to help tackle your most pressing challenges
Investment support
Dedicated support and networking opportunities designed to help you in securing potential investment
Networking Trips
Subsidised trips to Sifted Summit in London and Slush in Helsinki
Talent Program
Access to Baltic Ventures’ funded talent programme to support teams with emerging Liverpool City Region talent
Tech Perks
Tech platform perks from companies such as AWS, HubSpot, Scaleway, Notion and Miro
Office Space
Up to 9 months use of our office space in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle
Access to Partners
Introduction and fast track connection to a range of corporate and regional partners
2024 Timeline
Applications
Kick off
Masterclasses & Events
Demo Day & Investor Dinners
01
May
Applications Open
31
May
Application Deadline
Applications close at 5pm
27
Jun
Shortlist Interview Day
At Baltic Ventures HQ
16
Sep
Accelerator 2024
Kick Off
23
Sep
Masterclass 01
Building an Investment Case
02
Oct
Sifted Summit 2024
London
07
Oct
Masterclass 02
GTM Strategies and Growth Marketing
14
Oct
Masterclass 03
Understanding your Customers
28
Oct
Masterclass 04
Fundraising like a Pro #1
04
Nov
Masterclass 05
The Art of Storytelling
11
Nov
Masterclass 06
Perfecting your Pitch #1
20
Nov
Networking & Investor Trip
Slush, Helsinki
25
Nov
Masterclass 07
Founder Wellbeing
02
Dec
Masterclass 08
Fundraising like a Pro #2
16
Dec
Masterclass 09
Perfecting your Pitch #2
13
Jan
Pitch Practice
Prepping for the Demo Day
02
Dec
Investor Dinner
Liverpool
16
Jan
Demo Day
Liverpool
30
Jan
Investor Dinner
London
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