Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | IT (& TMT) |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $20,000 - $1,000,000 |
Orange Fab is an accelerator program run by Orange Silicon Valley (OSV) designed to aid U.S. based startups with existing products that change the way people connect and communicate. With a 12-week acceleration period, Orange Fab facilitates the startups’ growth by providing access to Orange's extensive network of more than fifteen large corporations. This access paves the way for a variety of possible outcomes including partnerships, distribution, and investment opportunities. Focused on the telecommunications products and services sectors, Orange Fab looks to invest in ideas that significantly contribute to or alter the communications industry. Through this accelerator program, selected startups benefit from the expertise and support to ease their way into partnerships with Orange and its customers. Additionally, Orange Fab acts as a unique platform, bridging the gap between burgeoning startups and established corporations, thereby enabling these startups to enter into and navigate the corporate ecosystem more effectively. The program’s offerings include one-on-one mentorship with industry experts on various topics such as pitch techniques, funding, export and internationalization, growth hacking, and more. Startups also gain the advantage of potentially entering the global market, with the help of Orange Fab’s international network spread across 20 locations on three continents. Orange Fab periodically organizes Demo Days and strategic meet-ups to foster business acceleration and connections with investors, large groups, and the international Orange Fabs network. Furthermore, participating startups get privileged access to major national and international events sponsored by Orange, like VivaTech and the Mobile World Congress (MWC). The fund's investment range stretches from a minimum of $20,000 to a maximum of $1,000,000, positioning it to support startups at varying stages of their growth journey.