Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator Program

Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator Program is sponsored by Northwestern Mutual, Powered by gener8tor. This accelerator program supports Black entrepreneurs, providing a $100,000 investment, individualized coaching and mentorship, office space, and access to a network of mentors and investors. The program focuses on fintech, insurtech, digital health, and data analytics.

Northwestern Mutual Accelerator Powered by gener8tor — gener8tor Northwestern Mutual Accelerator Investing in high-growth startups founded by entrepreneurs who have been historically underserved in accessing capital. About Northwestern Mutual Accelerator Powered by gener8tor Northwestern Mutual Accelerator invests in up to ten companies per year (two cohorts of five) focused on fintech, insuretech, digital health and data analytics.

In addition to a $100,000 investment, each participating startup will receive a concierge experience during the 12-week accelerator program. gener8tor and Northwestern Mutual will support the growth of these startups through our network of experienced mentors, technologists, industry experts, angel investors and venture capitalists. We accept applications from startups across the globe.

However, we do require that at least one founder from each startup be based in the United States. See the latest gener8tor Investment Accelerator statistics here . You can view the Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures portfolio here.

The investment priorities for Northwestern Mutual Accelerator Powered by gener8tor are aligned with Northwestern Mutual Future Venture’s key strategic areas of focus: Northwestern Mutual and gener8tor are committed to supporting entrepreneurs who have been historically underserved in accessing capital by bridging the gaps in fundraising and strategic mentorship, fostering an innovative landscape of growth startups.

$100,000 cash investment in your current round (if raising) or an uncapped convertible bridge note (if not currently raising). Co-working space provided by Northwestern Mutual created to advance innovation, ideation and experimentation for local startups. Amazing deals and perks from vendors like IBM Cloud, Rackspace, Amazon, PayPal, Zendesk and Microsoft.

Weekly cohort programming featuring topics including understanding market size, choosing a revenue model, and how to pitch investors. Mentorship, Coaching & One-on-One Meetings Twelve weeks of individualized coaching and mentorship from the gener8tor team during bi-weekly, one-on-one meetings. One-on-one meetings with 100+ connections including serial entrepreneurs, industry experts and investors.

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While there aren't any upcoming programs for this location at the moment, there are plenty of other available opportunities at gener8tor! Explore Other Programming A range of industries from cities across the United States. Check out just a few of the Northwestern Mutual Accelerator portfolio companies that we’re proud of.

Want to see more? Check out gener8tor’s full portfolio. What to expect from the Northwestern Mutual Accelerator program.

Team Meetings feature individualized coaching and mentorship from the gener8tor team and Northwestern Mutual. Executive Mentor Chats are one-on-one meetings with your paired mentor from Northwestern Mutual. Each mentor is paired with one startup in the Northwestern Mutual Accelerator for the duration of the 12-week program.

Cohort Programming featuring topics relevant to startups including understanding market size, choosing a revenue model, and how to pitch investors. Mentor Swarms are speed-dating-style meetings with mentors including serial entrepreneurs, industry experts and investors. (Are you a mentor who would like to get involved?

Learn more and fill out our mentor interest form here. Investor Swarm is an opportunity for each company to pitch to 80+ angel investors, VCs and corporate funds locally and nationally. Cohort Meals are an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with founders from other startups while sharing and gaining knowledge that could be beneficial to you as a leader.

Program Wrap-Up provides each cohort the opportunity to celebrate their program completion with one another and program partners. Participants will have the opportunity to provide feedback and complete mandatory exit surveys. Premiere Night is a celebratory reception during which participating companies have the opportunity to pitch to an audience of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and community members.

In addition to core programming, participants are required to attend conferences and other program related events at the discretion of gener8tor. Frequently Asked Questions Do you have more questions about our Northwestern Mutual Accelerator program? Browse our most frequently asked questions and answers here.

Companies must fit within the investment priorities of Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures: Fintech, Insurtech, Digital Health or Data Analytics Do startups need to be located in Milwaukee to apply? No. We accept applications from startups across the United States. Relocation is encouraged but not required.

What stage startups should apply? Northwestern Mutual Accelerator Powered by gener8tor accepts companies from napkin stage through post-revenue. What are the terms of the $100,000 investment?

$100,000 cash investment directly into your current round (if raising) or uncapped convertible note (if not currently raising). This accelerator does not take a predetermined amount of equity upfront. Are there any relocation requirements?

This is a hybrid program. No relocation required. Can teams participate in-person, virtually, hybrid?

This program is hybrid, with most in-person events taking place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Have questions or want to chat? Find a time for Office Hours or email the team.

Northwestern Mutual Accelerator Northwestern Mutual Accelerator Learn more our mission, meet our program alumni and explore how to become a Mentor. We’ll answer questions, tell you more about the program or listen to your pitch during a 15-min office hours visit. Take a look at the Partners involved that help make the program a success.

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Career Support: Offering workshop-style courses tailored so career seekers can become proficient in new skills for a growing digital economy. Engage with startups while developing your corporate venture capital or corporate innovation practice. Coaching Support: Enabling startups to identify, build and grow through either a 4 or 7 week free program so as to create wealth and jobs in the community.

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