Curql Accelerate powered by gener8tor

$100K investment and 12 weeks of programming and industry connections for your fintech startup serving credit unions.

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About the Program

Curql Accelerate invests in five companies per cohort innovating in fintech. In addition to a $100K investment, each participating startup receives 12 weeks of concierge, mentorship-based programming, introductions to fintech-focused investors and deep industry connections with credit unions.

This program offers a blended virtual and in-person format with three weeklong credit union on-sites. These unique visits, in partnership with Curql LPs, vary from cohort to cohort.

gener8tor is a nationally ranked accelerator that invests in high-growth startups and supports the growth of these startups through its network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors and venture capitalists. gener8tor's track record can be found on our statistics page.

$100K into your fintech startup. Access to gener8tor and Curql’s global network of mentors, investors and credit unions.

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Investment

$100,000 cash investment in your current round (if raising) or an uncapped convertible bridge note (if not currently raising).

Strategic Network

We make highly relevant and impactful connections to credit unions, investors and experienced mentors to help you scale your business and more efficiently raise your next round. Build relationships within the cohort of five companies, and the community of gener8tor alumni.

Focused Support

1 of 5…not 10…not 15…not 100. We only invest in five companies per program. We focus all of our time, energy and network on you.

Mentorship, Coaching & One-on-One Meetings

Twelve weeks of individualized coaching and mentorship from the gener8tor and Curql teams during bi-weekly, one-on-one meetings. Introductions to 100+ connections including serial entrepreneurs, industry experts, investors and credit unions.

Deals and Perks

$1M + in deals and perks from vendors like IBM Cloud, Rackspace, Amazon, PayPal, Zendesk, Hubspot and Microsoft.

Showcase

Exclusive reception during which participating companies have the opportunity to pitch to an audience of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and community members.

Meet the Team

Precious Drew

SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR
precious@gener8tor.com

MEET WITH PRECIOUS
Rowan Hume

MANAGING DIRECTOR
rowan@gener8tor.com

MEET WITH ROWAN
Caroline McManus

PROGRAM MANAGER
caroline.mcmanus@gener8tor.com

Meet with Caroline

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have more questions about our program? Browse our most frequently asked questions and answers here.

Any company innovating in fintech or banking is encouraged to apply! Investments will be made exclusively into CUSOs (Credit Union Service Organizations) which is a qualification we will help companies add as part of our investment.
Curql Accelerate is a hybrid program. Most programming will take place virtually, but three weeks during the program will take place on-site at different credit unions across the country.
$100,000 cash investment directly into your current round (if raising) or convertible note (if not currently raising). This accelerator does not take a predetermined amount of equity upfront. We expect that some of that investment will go toward the CUSO qualification, and some will go toward traveling to the Credit Unions during the program.