Long Beach Accelerator

About The Fund

Long Beach Accelerator (LBA) is designed to propel early stage startups into their next phase of growth by equipping them with the necessary resources and support. With a focus on various innovative industries including Software, Business Solutions, FinTech, CleanTech, HealthTech, Logistics, Aerospace, Mobility, Woman-Focused enterprises, and UrbanTech, LBA stands as a multifaceted accelerator that caters to a diverse range of business models. Offering investment amounts that range from a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of $125,000, with a sweet spot of around $100,000, LBA is committed to nurturing startups through their formative stages with both financial backing and robust mentorship. Their specialization in Pre-Seed and Seed stage investments denotes a profound interest in supporting companies as they lay their foundational business infrastructure. LBA's unique 4-month accelerator program is structured to sharpen startups' market fit, business strategy, operations, sales, and marketing prowess through weekly workshops and targeted mentorship. As the program concludes, emphasis is placed on preparing startups for a demo day, with the aim of securing additional seed funding to sustain continued growth and expansion. The tailored support provided promises individual assessments and capital investment in exchange for equity, suggesting a deeply integrated partnership between the accelerator and the startups involved.Situated in Long Beach, LBA offers startups the unique advantage of access to government resources, key industry partnerships, and vast markets. Emphasizing the importance of proper preparedness followed by access, LBA connects its cohort members to successful mentors and resources at the city and university level tailored to their company's specific needs. The Long Beach Accelerator illustrates its commitment to the growth of its startups by highlighting the city's investment in innovation and technology infrastructure, as well as showcasing the region's urban development, walkability, and the annual influx of new college graduates. Prospective startups are encouraged to become part of the ecosystem that actively catalyzes today's founders to become tomorrow's visionary leaders in the heart of Long Beach's thriving environment.