Accel Atoms

Accel Atoms is a pre-seed investment programme in India. Accel invests up to $1M- $2M in startups in the form of equity or a convertible note. AI Cohort: selected startups may receive investment from Accel of up to $2M depending on stage, traction and fit. Atoms X: up to $1M in the form of equity. Companies get access to 100+ perks worth more than $5M from network partners.

What it offers

• “We invest up to $1M- $2M in startups in the form of equity or a convertible note.” — atoms.accel.com
• “Selected startups may receive investment from Accel of up to $2M , depending on the stage, traction, and fit with the cohort.” — atoms.accel.com
• “We will invest up to $1M in the form of equity.” — atoms.accel.com
• “As part of the Accel family, companies have access to 100+ perks worth more than $5M from our network partners.” — atoms.accel.com

How the programme runs

• “The cohort is a small, highly focused group of early-stage teams, typically running for 3 months.” — atoms.accel.com
• “Since applications are accepted on a rolling basis, you can apply whenever you’re ready.” — atoms.accel.com
• “Accel Atoms is accepting applications for Atoms AI & Atoms X Cohorts.” — atoms.accel.com

Stages

Pre-seed, Seed

How to apply

Apply or read the rules on the official site.

About this listing

TrustList compiled this listing from Accel Atoms's official pages in September 2026. The quotes above are its own words. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility rules change, so check the official site before you rely on them.