We’ve made it our mission to find the next generation of great companies around the world. DSH Accelerator fosters and funds early stage startups — providing an environment, where passion, creativity and a desire to change the world collide.
ABOUT DSH ACCELERATOR
We’re on the Lookout for the World’s Next Unicorns
From our roots in Draper Startup House to our collaboration with the Draper Venture Network, Draper University & “Meet the Drapers”, we know firsthand what it takes for startups to succeed. Early opportunities, access to funding, the right mentors, and a creative environment for fostering and growing great ideas into phenomenal businesses, can often be deciding factors on whether a company ever gets off the ground.
Our 2022 startup accelerators take place in Austin TX, home to a vibrant startup culture. Future startup accelerators will follow a pop-up model and be housed at various locations across the world.
We look for:
- Exceptional People
- Extraordinary, Out-of-the-Box and Unconventional Ideas
- Startups across all industries
Are you the world’s next unicorn?
An Overview of Our Accelerator Programs
10 startups will be chosen for each cohort. Participants will live amongst other entrepreneurs to foster innovation and an expansion of ideas.
Through our startup accelerator programs, you’ll gain the resources, tools and experiences you need to take your company to the next level.
One month in Austin, Texas
Pillow included: Live on-site in our own co-living locations
Up to US $100K investment for selected teams
Get mentored by industry leaders
Learn from top CEOs & founders from around the world
No boring lectures! Team-learning experiences
As Seen In
The Adventure Starts Here
Come hang with the startup house Thursday, August 18 from 5-7PM at Lustre Pearl East. First drinks on us! -> must RSVP through link in bio.
Shoutout to @vlogmi for capturing the energy of the ATX house 🔥
Listen to the latest 6 episodes of Pitch Please, where our Co-founders and GP’s @daniel.wiegand_ and @katierussel unpack early stage startups. Gain a unique perspective on what it takes to start a business, what VC’s look for at this stage and what it takes, to get to YES! If you’re interested in being on the podcast, email your deck to austin@draperstartuphouse.com
PocketVC allows you to become a venture capitalist with $100. Investing in startups is no harder than in stocks: own a share of world-changing companies in a few clicks. Sign up at pocketvc.online.
Sparks Spaces is building out an available and accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Network. Learn more at sparksspaces.com.
Break Stuff is an AI driven and blockchain related one-stop-shop for sport card collectors and investors. Start trading at tradingcards.ai.
Cornerstone is the premier mobile-first platform to streamline your payments, communications, and project management for everyone. Learn more at cornerstone-pros.com.
Legitify is simplifying cross-border transactions via remote online notary as a service. Learn more at Legitify.eu
PumpML provides an API/SDK that allows developers and organizations to build products that understand and respond to non-voice sounds. Learn more at Pumpml.com
We had the incredible privilege of welcoming Justin Wren as our first speaker of the session. An incredible story of resilience, perseverance and dedication to yourself and those around you. Support and follow Justin’s journey @thebigpygmy and @fightfortheforgotten.
“I will fail and fail again until I succeed!” - @timdraper
Female Founders 📣 WE WANT YOU! August 1 - September 3, 2022. We’re looking for incredible female founders in the pre-seed stage, across all industries to come live with our cohort of other founders and participate in programming for 1 month in Austin, TX. If you want to throw your name in the hat or have know someone who would gain valuable experience from this opportunity, email katie@draperstartuphouse.com with your deck by Friday, July 15th.
Pitch Please: DSH Podcast
Listen to previously closed conversations between investors and entrepreneurs to gain insight into how startups pitch their companies and how venture capitalists ask their questions.
Draper Startup House
A global network of physical spaces for entrepreneurs to live, stay, learn and connect.
DSH Accelerator Events
Plug into your local network by attending our entrepreneurial focused events, workshops and more.
