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Austin · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
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.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from curated & public directories
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.
What they invest in
from 1 of 2 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×1Hardware ×1
HQs:United States×1
Portfolio companies · 2 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBy year:2021 · 12020 · 12 dated
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 teamDigital 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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