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100X.VC Free Intermediate India

India's most prominent early-stage cohort investor and the pioneer of the founder-friendly India SAFE (iSAFE) note, a clean example of the 'cash for future equity' accelerator model built for the Indian market. Reading how they structure cheques and cohorts helps you judge whether an equity program is a fair trade.

  • Invests roughly Rs 1.25 crore per startup via a founder-friendly iSAFE note that defers valuation to a later priced round.
  • Runs a competitive cohort model (10,000+ apply annually; 180+ companies backed across 12+ classes).
  • Adds a masterclass series, a large mentor/advisor network, and a VC Pitch Day for follow-on funding.
  • Portfolio has raised $90M+ in follow-on funding, a signal of the network's downstream value.
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It answers 2 questions

  1. Which incubators and accelerators give grant money, not just space and mentorship?
  2. Is the equity an accelerator takes worth it?

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