Close to Silicon Beach to network with key funding sources
Why Us
Key Differentiators
Through our affiliation with the No. 1 public university as part of UCLA Anderson's Price Center, we offer a unique value to our startups, including:
Programs built around each cohort of early-stage startups at UCLA and in the L.A. ecosystem, with access to breadth and depth of expertise, enabling us to be industry agnostic
Depth of knowledge and practical guidance, as they are actively working in their disciplines
Financial benefits that keep cap tables clean, sponsored by the Price Center
Access to students across campus to recruit for internships and part-time and full-time positions
On-campus work space open 24/7 for networking with peers
“Reflecting on my experience at UCLA Anderson, the Venture Accelerator stands out as the highlight. I have become a firm believer in the success of my company, the founders of our cohort, the LA startup ecosystem, and the potential for increased capitalization of underrepresented founders.”
Kelly Wheeler (EMBA ‘23)
Select Mentors and Advisors
Our mentors and advisors come from a wide range of industries and offer constructive, practical and valuable feedback to cohort companies. Each one gives our companies access to extensive networks and critical contacts.
Advisor, Presidio Innovation
CMO, IndieGoGo
Investor, Head of Ecosystem Acceleration, NEAR Foundation
Former Global Vice President, P&G Personal Care
Co-Founder, Unlock Venture Partners
Founder and CEO, Liquid
Select Partners Providing Exclusive Discounted Resources
Our 38 partners and service providers equip our cohort companies with exclusive access to discounts and content that complement our customized, immersive curriculum. We also offer non-dilutive “proof-of-concept" grants that help our companies scale.
Access to Best-in-Class Thought Leadership and Talent to Hire
Through our affiliation with the No. 1 public university in the U.S., we offer our cohort companies access to professors who are pioneering business research across industries — keeping them on the cutting edge in various fields. We also position our companies well to find talent across campus, making hiring for internships and full-time roles easier.
