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Accel Atoms 4.0 to invest up to $1 million in startups focused on 'Bharat' opportunity, AI

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Accel Atoms 4.0 to invest up to $1 million in startups focused on 'Bharat' opportunity, AI

Accel, a global venture capital firm, has launched Accel Atoms 4.0, a pre-seed scaling program for startups. Chosen startups will receive up to $1 million in funding and over $5 million worth of perks from Accel network partners. The program is open for pre-seed startups operating in the fields of AI and Bharat. Accel Atoms 4.0 aims to support visionary founders and entrepreneurs by providing funding, mentorship, and a network of support. Since its establishment in 2021, Accel Atoms has backed 32 startups that have collectively raised over $200 million.

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How Accel’s Accelerator Programme Aims To Empower Industry 5.0 Startups In India & SEA

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Accel Atoms and Google’s AI Futures Fund announce AI cohort 2026

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Entrackr · 3d ago

Accel Atoms and Google’s AI Futures Fund announce AI cohort 2026

Accel and Google’s AI Futures Fund (AIFF) has announced the five startups joining the 2026 Atoms AI Cohort. This partnership combines Accel’s journey of supporting Indian founders with Google’s frontier AI infrastructure to help early-stage teams move from initial concept to global scale. Selected from more than 4,000 applications, each startup will receive a co-investment of up to $2 million, split equally between Accel and the Google AI Futures Fund, alongside up to $350,000 in compute credits spanning Google Cloud, Gemini, and Google DeepMind resources. The 2026 Cohort spans five high impact verticals, showcasing both the breadth of AI innovation and India’s growing role in building globally scalable solutions. The cohort includes K-Dense, building an AI co-scientist to accelerate discovery in life sciences, physics, chemistry and beyond; Dodge.ai, bringing autonomous AI agents to modernise ERP systems; Persistence Labs, applying voice AI to transform large scale call centre operations; Zingroll, building AI native entertainment and streaming experiences for consumers; and LevelPlane, advancing industrial automation for precision-led automotive and aerospace manufacturing. Atoms represents Accel's ongoing commitment of backing India's most innovative founders at the earliest stages of their journey. As the first partner to many of India's most successful, category-defining companies - including Flipkart, Freshworks, Swiggy, Urban Company, Zetwerk, and Cure.fit, Accel leverages its deep network and experience to help pre-seed founders navigate the 0-to-1 journey. Accel has backed over 45 companies through Accel Atoms and these startups have collectively raised over $300 million in follow-on funding in their journey of building category-defining businesses. Together, these initiatives represent a new era for early-stage innovation in India, where global capital and technology converge to accelerate founder journeys. The AI Futures Fund supports frontier AI startups around the world, combining capital with early access to technology, infrastructure, and mentorship from Google and DeepMind teams. The fund’s mission is to accelerate responsible AI innovation and empower builders to scale cutting-edge applications globally.

Accel partners with Google to back Indian AI startups with $2 million co-investment - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Accel partners with Google to back Indian AI startups with $2 million co-investment - The Economic Times

Accel and Google have partnered under Accel’s Atoms programme to launch the 2026 AI Cohort, co-investing up to $2 million in early-stage Indian AI startups. The initiative offers funding, access to Google Cloud, Gemini, DeepMind resources, and mentorship. The focus is on supporting AI startups, providing early access to AI technologies like Gemini 3, and fostering growth in areas such as coding tools, productivity solutions, creative platforms, and entertainment. The collaboration emphasizes personalized support and diverse investment without fund size caps.

VC firm Accel nurtures 8 early stage Indian startups

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

VC firm Accel nurtures 8 early stage Indian startups

Leading venture capital firm Accel has selected eight early-stage Indian startups for the third cohort of its accelerator program, Atoms. The program focuses on backing pre-seed ventures in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Industry 5.0 domains. The cohort will receive up to $500,000 in funding, along with benefits worth over $5 million from Accel's network partners. The startups will also gain access to mentorship and collaboration opportunities within a strong peer community. The selected cohort includes four AI startups, two Industry 5.0 startups, and two stealth mode startups.

Accel earnestly rethinks early-stage startup investing in India

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Accel earnestly rethinks early-stage startup investing in India

Venture firm Accel is focusing on making early-stage investments in India through its accelerator program called Atoms. The program supports eight startups in the AI and Industry 5.0 sectors. Accel invests up to $500,000 in the startups' pre-seed round and provides strategic guidance as well as access to potential partners and customers. The selected startups include Spintly, which simplifies access control using IoT; Asets, a cloud-based engineering design platform; Tune AI, offering a GenAI stack for enterprises; and Skoob, an AI platform improving knowledge consumption.

With new $650 million war chest for India, Accel eyes AI, consumer, fintech, manufacturing startups

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

With new $650 million war chest for India, Accel eyes AI, consumer, fintech, manufacturing startups

Accel has announced a $650 million early-stage fund to support startups in AI, consumer, fintech, and manufacturing sectors in India and Southeast Asia. This marks Accel's eighth fund in the region, focusing on innovative, category-defining businesses. The venture capital firm aims to partner with bold founders at an inflection point in India's economic growth. Accel has a strong track record, investing in successful companies like Flipkart and Swiggy, and supports initiatives like SeedToScale and Accel Atoms.

VC firm Accel picks eight startups focused on AI, industry solutions under accelerator programme

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

VC firm Accel picks eight startups focused on AI, industry solutions under accelerator programme

Venture capital firm Accel has chosen eight startups for its 'Atoms 3.0' accelerator program, focusing on AI and Industry 5.0. The program offers funding, mentoring, and access to a network of founders and investors. The startups include Tune AI, Skoob, Meritic, Arivihan in AI, and Spintly and Asets in Industry 5.0. The six-month program aims to address critical areas such as hiring, customer acquisition, and investor pitching. Accel believes that the pace of innovation in AI and Industry 5.0 requires specialized mentorship and support.

Meet the startups from Accel’s Atoms 3.0 cohort

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Meet the startups from Accel’s Atoms 3.0 cohort

Accel's Atoms 3.0 cohort consists of eight startups in the AI and Industry 5.0 domains. They will receive funding up to $500,000, access to perks worth over $5 million, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The startups include Spintly, an IoT platform simplifying access control; Asets Inc, offering an AI-powered design suite; Tune AI, a generative AI stack for enterprises; Skoob, changing how readers interact with books; Arivihan, an AI-based learning platform for students; and Meritic, a storytelling co-pilot for financial planning. Two startups are currently in stealth mode.

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