Accelerator

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12-week investment accelerator putting in $100K (7.5% on a SAFE at listed programs), plus free 7-week gBETA cohorts in dozens of US cities.

Invests

$100K

Takes

7.5% (Wisconsin and MSP programs)

Length

12 weeks (investment accelerator), 7 weeks (gBETA), 4 weeks (gALPHA)

Where

Milwaukee

The deal

Investment accelerator invests $100K; the Wisconsin and MSP pages list $100K for 7.5% on a SAFE, while gBETA and gALPHA are free and equity-free.

A US accelerator network running investment accelerators, the free gBETA pre-accelerator and the gALPHA ideation program across 50+ communities. The flagship investment accelerator takes five to six companies per cohort with a hands-on, concierge style program. There is no network-wide AI track; many programs are industry or city specific.

Invests: $100K
Takes: 7.5% (Wisconsin and MSP programs)
Length: 12 weeks (investment accelerator), 7 weeks (gBETA), 4 weeks (gALPHA)
Format: Hybrid
Based in: Milwaukee, US
Runs in: Milwaukee, Madison, Minneapolis, Round Rock, Huntsville, Cincinnati
Stage: Pre-seed to seed
Focus: Sector agnostic, with industry programs in fintech, health, sustainability and more
Cohorts: Several per year across cities; 5 to 6 companies per investment cohort
Perks: Access to 100+ network connections, investor swarms and showcases

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Terms as published by the program; verified October 2026. Programs change their deal every year, the apply page is the source of truth.

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