Accelerator · Singapore, Singapore

Accelerating Asia Ventures Accelerator

A 100-day accelerator in Singapore for pre-Series A startups in Southeast and South Asia, investing US$100,000 up front on a SAFE and up to US$150,000 more in follow-on funding after the program.

Status unknown Run by Accelerating Asia Ventures

Verified 18 October 2026 · From the programme's own pages

Terms

Funding
US$100,000 US$100,000 up front once conditions precedent are signed, plus up to US$150,000 in follow-on funding for top startups after the program (up to US$250,000 in total)
Instrument
SAFE
Equity taken
3% Investment is made on a SAFE note; the program fee adds 3% equity
Programme fee
US$35,000 US$35,000 program fee plus 3% equity, deducted at the time of investment with no cash paid up front
Duration
not published
Cohort size
10 companies
Cohorts
not published
Delivery
Hybrid
Stages
Seed, post-seed
Sectors
Sector-agnostic
Open to founders from
Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Brunei, Timor-Leste, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal
Perks
  • Weekly pitch feedback sessions with partners at regional VC funds
  • 1:1 support from entrepreneurs in residence
  • Masterclasses and demo day
  • Software credits and deals from program partners

The program runs for 100 days.

Application dates

Status unknown

Dates not published. Applications for Cohort 14 are open; selection interviews began in August 2026, the program starts in October 2026 and demo day is planned for January 2027 (dates subject to change).

Usual timing: Applications for Cohort 14 are open; selection interviews began in August 2026, the program starts in October 2026 and demo day is planned for January 2027 (dates subject to change).

Who can apply

  • Pre-Series A tech startups from Southeast and South Asia
  • Selection through a long list, two to three interview rounds and a virtual selection week
  • Stage: seed, post-seed

Companies it names as alumni

TransTRACK, Mayani, Markopolo.ai, Drive LAH, Giftpack

What founders should check

  1. It takes 3% equity, and its standard offer is US$100,000. Work out what that stake costs you at your next round before you sign.
  2. There is a fee: US$35,000 program fee plus 3% equity, deducted at the time of investment with no cash paid up front.
  3. It mixes remote and in-person sessions in Singapore. Ask how much time on site it expects.
  4. Dates for the next cohort are not published. Applications for Cohort 14 are open; selection interviews began in August 2026, the program starts in October 2026 and demo day is planned for January 2027 (dates subject to change).

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