The Accelerator Fund is the earliest way into Vanneck. Here is how it works, including the bar, so that founders know it before they apply.
Cohorts and scoring
Teams enter as a cohort and are scored. Only the top 30% of each cohort, those who reach a score of 7.5 or higher, receive an offer.
What an offer looks like
The range is $100K to $235K, with an average of $165K. The investment is equity plus token, and ownership is set by check size divided by valuation, exactly as in our direct deals. From nomination to term sheet takes one to two weeks.
What the fund is not
The fund is not a paid program and not a services menu. The investment is the relationship, and the operational support around it, from audit to introductions, comes with the check.
How to apply
Send your application at vanneck.xyz. Have the numbers ready for the last thirty days and the current cap table. Our article on what to prepare before a first call lists the rest.