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Launch Digital Investment Programs & Accelerators

Create VC investment programs, launch online accelerators, and manage digital incubators on PitchDesk. Automate applications, track cohorts, and streamline your entire program management.

What Are Investment Programs?

Investment Programs on PitchDesk let VCs, accelerators, and institutions create VC investment programs and run them entirely online. Think of it as a digital incubation platform—from application to cohort management, everything happens on PitchDesk.

Whether you're running a pre-seed fund, an accelerator cohort, or a corporate innovation program, you can launch startup accelerator online and manage incubator digitally with full automation and AI support.

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Digital program management

AI-Powered

Automated application screening

Scalable

Manage any cohort size

What You Can Do with Investment Programs

Create Custom Programs

Build accelerators, incubators, fellowship programs, or investment vehicles with custom names, descriptions, criteria, and branding.

Define Program Stages

Set up multi-stage programs (Application → Interview → Selection → Cohort). Move startups through stages as they progress.

Automate Applications

Startups apply through PitchDesk. All applications are automatically collected, organized, and ready for review in your dashboard.

AI-Powered Screening

Use custom AI agents to automatically screen and score applications. Focus only on top-ranked candidates.

Manage Cohorts

Track your cohort members, monitor their progress, communicate with startups, and manage program deliverables all in one place.

Set Investment Terms

Define your program terms: funding amount, equity stake, program duration, deliverables, and expectations.

Public Program Pages

Each program gets a public landing page where founders can learn about your program and apply directly.

Application Analytics

See application stats, conversion rates, applicant demographics, and insights on your program's reach and performance.

How to Launch an Investment Program

1

Create Your Program

Name your program, describe it, set investment terms (amount, equity, duration), and define your focus areas (e.g., fintech, SaaS, climate tech).

2

Configure AI Screening

Choose or create an AI VC agent to evaluate applications. Set scoring criteria based on what matters to your program.

3

Publish & Promote

Your program goes live on PitchDesk with a public landing page. Founders can discover it, learn about your terms, and apply directly.

4

Review Applications

AI pre-screens and ranks applications. You review top candidates, watch pitch recordings, and decide who moves forward.

5

Manage Your Cohort

Accept chosen startups into your program. Track their progress, communicate updates, and manage your cohort through PitchDesk.

Types of Programs You Can Launch

Accelerator Programs

Run 12-week accelerators with cohort-based learning, mentorship, and demo days. Manage applications, select cohorts, and track progress.

  • • Y Combinator-style programs
  • • Vertical-specific accelerators
  • • Corporate accelerators

Incubator Programs

Launch long-term incubation programs with rolling admissions. Support early-stage founders with resources, workspace, and guidance.

  • • University incubators
  • • Regional innovation hubs
  • • Government-backed programs

Investment Vehicles

Run rolling funds, syndicate deals, or SAFE programs. Accept applications, screen startups, and manage your investment pipeline.

  • • Pre-seed / seed funds
  • • Angel syndicates
  • • Rolling funds

Fellowship Programs

Create founder fellowships with stipends, mentorship, and community. Support pre-idea or pre-product founders.

  • • Founder residencies
  • • EIR programs
  • • Research fellowships

Why Launch Programs on PitchDesk?

No Technical Setup Required

Skip building application portals, databases, and infrastructure. PitchDesk provides everything out of the box.

Reach a Global Founder Audience

Your program is discoverable by thousands of founders already using PitchDesk. Get quality applications from day one.

Automate Repetitive Tasks

Let AI handle application screening, ranking, and filtering. Your team focuses on high-value interactions with top candidates.

Better Founder Experience

Founders apply, pitch, and track their status all in one platform. No email chains, no scattered forms—just a smooth experience.

Full Program Analytics

Track application volume, acceptance rates, cohort performance, and program ROI with built-in analytics dashboards.

Launch Your Program Today

Create your first digital accelerator or investment program in minutes.

Create Investment Program