An Overview of Startup Accelerators in UK

By Guest Author Ryan Sung Over the past ten posts in The Accelerator Conundrum series, I have explored the landscape of startup accelerators for UK-based founders, analyzing programs across multiple dimensions—from virtual access and equity terms to mentoring, investor introductions, and validation-first approaches. The research aimed to identify which accelerators truly support founders in building

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The Ultimate 1Mby1M Decision Guide: Restructuring Playbooks for Profitability

1. Will 1Mby1M help me pivot from a “growth-at-all-costs” approach to a “profit-first” model, if necessary?

The Ultimate 1Mby1M Decision Guide: Additional Critical Considerations

1. How does the program help if my business “gets stuck” or if my idea is failing — will I be guided to pivot and how actionable is that feedback?

Fees, Value & Payment Options

1. How does the $1,000 fee compare to the value I’ll get, especially since 1Mby1M doesn’t take equity?

1Mby1M Virtual Accelerator AI Investor Forum: Vinit Bhansali, Takshil Venture Partners (Part 5)

Sramana Mitra: Interesting. I’m sure you hear this in AI conversations in particular. This conversation today hasn’t been as AI-heavy as usual, but in those discussions, domain knowledge comes up a lot. People who can extract real value from enterprise AI and workflow are those with deep domain knowledge. They understand what’s happening and where

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Building Long-Term Viable Companies

9. Does 1Mby1M support founders trying to build long-term, viable companies even if they become non-VC attractive?

Investor Renegotiations

8. Will I receive support navigating investor renegotiations — down rounds, partial exits, or changing the business model narrative?

Lean Operations

7. Can I get mentorship on forming efficient, cross-functional units for lean operations?