Accel Launches Accel Atoms 4.0 for Pre-Seed Startups in AI and Bharat [Video]

Accel is strengthening its focus on pre-seed startups with the launch of Accel Atoms 4.0, a program aimed at supporting early-stage founders. The new edition, set to open applications on September 16, 2024, will feature AI and Bharat cohorts, building on the success of previous iterations.

In Accel Atoms 4.0, AI-focused startups will benefit from mentorship in AI applications. According to Prayank Swaroop, Accel partner and leader of the AI cohort, the program aims to support Indian-origin founders globally, focusing on AI solutions ranging from small language models to LLM-powered systems.

Currently, 70% of the Accel Atoms portfolio consists of founders building AI-focused solutions, with Accel having invested in over 27 AI startups in the past two years.

Accel is looking for strong use cases across various layers of the AI stack, including small language models, data for modalities like video and robotics, testing tools, securing complex systems, and core AI models and agents.

Accel’s …