How to Choose Wisely When It Comes to Accelerators and VCs

Raising funds seems like the Holy Grail of the startup community. Spend time around an accelerator or co-working space in ATX, and you will overhear someone talking about raising money. For many first-time founders, this will be one of the biggest frustrations since most VCs typically don’t invest in first-time founders. In this month’s blog, we share some tips to increase your probability of finding the right accelerator program and VC partners.

There are many other factors, but that should help get a jump on narrowing down the list for richer results.

If you decide to go through an accelerator or raise funds, make sure you do what is best for your situation long term. Lean on your network and do some research. When in doubt, rely on the reputation of the program or VC and go with your gut.

Like the knight says in Indiana Jones — The Last Crusade …‘you must choose but choose wisely. For as the true grail will bring you life, the false grail will take it from you.’

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