Partner with StartSmart
Join our ecosystem of VCs, incubators, and accelerators to access a pipeline of thoroughly prepared B2B founders ready to scale.
VCs
Accelerators
Incubators
Guided Support | GTM Motion | Custom Consulting
VC Partners
For venture capital firms looking to enhance their deal flow with thoroughly vetted B2B startups.
Why VCs Partner With Us
Our 45-day founder readiness program ensures that startups in our pipeline have validated business models, clear go-to-market strategies, and are execution-ready, significantly reducing your due diligence time and risk.
Partnership Benefits:
- Access to a pipeline of thoroughly vetted B2B startups
- Reduced due diligence time with our comprehensive startup profiles
- Higher quality deal flow with validated business models
- Priority access to pitch events and demo days
- Co-investment opportunities with other VC partners
Our Current VC Partners
Incubator Partners
For incubators looking to enhance their program offerings and provide additional resources to their startups.
Complementary Programs
Our founder readiness program complements your incubation services, creating a seamless journey for B2B founders.
Idea Validation
GTM Strategy
Execution Readiness
Why Incubators Partner With Us
Our specialized B2B founder readiness program complements your incubation services, providing your startups with focused go-to-market expertise and access to our VC network.
Partnership Benefits:
- Enhance your program offerings with our specialized B2B expertise
- Access to our methodology and curriculum for B2B startups
- Co-branding opportunities for joint programs
- Connect your startups with our VC network
- Joint mentorship and resource sharing
Accelerator Partners
For accelerators seeking to enhance their pre-program preparation and post-program support for B2B startups.
Why Accelerators Partner With Us
Our founder readiness program serves as an ideal pre-accelerator preparation, ensuring startups enter your program with validated business models and clear go-to-market strategies.
Partnership Benefits:
- Better prepared startups entering your acceleration program
- Higher success rates for your portfolio companies
- Extended support ecosystem for your graduates
- Access to our B2B-focused methodology and resources
- Cross-referral opportunities for suitable startups
Partnership Model
Our program can serve as pre-acceleration preparation or post-acceleration support for your startups.
Pre-Acceleration
Post-Acceleration
Partnership Models
We offer flexible partnership models to meet the specific needs of VCs, incubators, and accelerators.
Referral Partnership
A simple partnership model where we refer startups to each other based on fit and readiness.
What's Included:
- Mutual referral system
- No financial commitment
- Access to partner events
- Co-marketing opportunities
- Regular pipeline updates
Strategic Alliance
A deeper partnership with shared resources, co-branded programs, and integrated support systems.
What's Included:
- Co-branded programs
- Shared resources and mentors
- Integrated startup journey
- Joint demo days and events
- Preferred partner status
Ecosystem Integration
Full integration of our programs and resources into your ecosystem, creating a seamless founder journey.
What's Included:
- White-labeled program options
- Full methodology access
- Dedicated partner manager
- Custom program development
- Exclusive deal flow access
Become a Partner
Interested in partnering with StartSmart? Fill out the form below and our partnership team will get in touch with you to discuss how we can work together.
Join Our Partner Ecosystem
Partner with StartSmart to access a pipeline of thoroughly prepared B2B founders and enhance your organization's value proposition.