This document provides information about the 500 Startups Batch 11 accelerator program. It outlines important dates for the 4-month program running from mid-October to early February, with a holiday break. 500 Startups invests $100k for 7% equity and charges a $25k program fee. They look for startups with live products, traction, growth, and diverse founding teams. Compared to other programs, 500 emphasizes an on-site residency, marketing support, diversity, and work-life balance. Interested startups should apply online and grow their business in preparation.

1. 500 Startups
Batch 11
Accelerator Info Session
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Prepared by Sean Percival

2. Important Dates and Details
Dates
• Program starts in Mid-Oct
• Applications due at the end of August
• Program runs for 4 months with a break over the
holiday
• Demo Day sometime in early February
Investment Details
• We make a $100K investment for 7% of your company
• There is a $25K program fee
• We invest through a convertible security structure
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3. What are we looking for?
You should have a few of these:
• A live product (MVP or more)
• Some initial traction (although the more the
better)
• Momentum in your metrics
• Diversity in your team and/or
customers
• Amazing international companies
• Founders who are full-time focused
• No jerks allowed

4. How does 500 compare to other programs?
We’re different, and that’s a good thing:
1. Resident program: We provide office
space to our companies and feel it’s
important to work together.
2. Focus on marketing: We work closely
with you to help your business grow.
3. Diversity: Our program is by far the
most diverse and therefore most
awesome.
4. Fun: Startup life is hard, so when you’re
not working hard you should play hard.
Get social and have some fucking fun.

5. Questions
Tweet #500info OR post in the
livestream chat.

6. Next steps?
When you’re ready:
1. Apply on AngelList: https://angel.co/
500startups-batch-11/apply
2. Check out our tips blog post: http://
500.co/batch-11-ten-tips-for-getting-in
3. Grow your business everyday!
4. Get 500 Founders and Mentors to
recommend you!