What stage does International Accelerator invest at?

International Accelerator invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.

What sectors does International Accelerator focus on?

International Accelerator focuses on Sector Agnostic.

Where is International Accelerator located?

International Accelerator is headquartered in Austin, US.

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International Accelerator focuses on foreign-born startup founders who want to build companies in the United States. Through a six-month, Austin-based program it addresses the specific hurdles immigrant entrepreneurs face, bundling immigration assistance, fractional CXO leadership, financial and legal services, free housing and office space, market-entry strategy, fundraising help, and access to a global mentor and industry network. The stated aim is to lower founders' burn rate and let them concentrate on building and scaling their startups within the U.S. ecosystem.

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Pre-Seed–Seed

Austin, TX, US

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Team · 4 people

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Angelos Angelou· Founder & CEO· Austin, Texasin

Angelos Angelou is a Managing Partner of IA Global Ventures, involved in fundraising, investor relations, sourcing, and post-investment management. He founded the International Accelerator in 2014 to support foreign-born entrepreneurs relocating to the U.S., and previously spent nearly 12 years with the Austin Chamber of Commerce as Vice President of Economic Development and Chief Economist. He holds an M.A. in Economics and Management from St. Mary's University and a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and completed Ph.D. coursework in Economics at Southern Methodist University.

James Smith· Chief Commercial Officer· Austinin

James Smith is Chief Growth Officer at IA Global Ventures, with more than 25 years of experience in digital media, technology, and SaaS. He works with early-stage companies on scaling, fundraising, and go-to-market strategy, drawing on his background in customer acquisition and digital marketing. He previously served as Vice President of Sales at ContentMassive and Chief Digital Officer at Hearst Corporation.

Parke Benjamin· Senior Advisor· Austinin

Parke Benjamin is CFO of the IA Global Ventures VC Fund, a $50 million fund that invests in SaaS startups from the International Accelerator at the seed and series stages. He previously spent six years as partner and Operational CFO at MD Cress Ventures, working with healthcare-related companies, and also serves as COO of the International Accelerator, where he supports startup founders. His work focuses on business planning, fundraising, and international business development.

Eric Kapinus· Austin, Texas

What they invest in

from 1 of 2 portfolio companies

Advanced Manufacturing ×1Hardware ×1

HQs:United States×1

Portfolio companies · 2 tracked

alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like

By year:2021 · 1 2020 · 12 dated

M Aerospace RTCmaerospacertc.com inPre-Seed · Jul 2021 · $51K

M Aerospace RTC is an additive manufacturing center offering 3D printing across 8 processes and 70 materials, along with CNC machining, injection molding, tooling, and engineering support.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareAustin, US

Juan Munguia(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsTamiami Angel

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Strap Technologies

Frequently asked questions

What stage does International Accelerator invest at?: International Accelerator invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does International Accelerator focus on?: International Accelerator focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is International Accelerator located?: International Accelerator is headquartered in Austin, US.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Digital Roundtable - 10/14/20 - Angelos Angelou, Founder & CEO of International Accelerator

Digital 360 Summit · Angelos Angelou

Austin's Economy in 2021, Angelos Angelou, International Accelerator

F50 Nexus Global Capital · Angelos Angelou

International Accelerator Investor Pitch #7 - August 10, 2023

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International Accelerator Investor Pitch #6 - July 27, 2023

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International Accelerator Investor Pitch #5 - July 13, 2023

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International Accelerator Investor Pitch #4 - June 29, 2023

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