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StartOut Growth Lab

StartOut · USA (Los Angeles and San Francisco demo days)
Support Applications closed

Their site says "Cohort 18 is full — Cohort 19 opens soon" and offers a waitlist. No dates published.

A cohort accelerator for LGBTQ+ founders ready to scale, built around an 18-month business plan, mentoring and introductions. Demo days in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Programme terms

Amount
No investment; mentoring, introductions and resources
Funding type
Support
Stages
Early Traction, Growth
Industries
SaaS & Software, B2B / Enterprise, AI & Machine Learning, E-commerce & Consumer
Regions
North America
Applications
Rolling intake
Who can apply
For LGBTQ+ founders with an existing startup ready to scale. StartOut also runs scholarships for Latinx and Hispanic founders, women and non-binary founders, Black founders, founders aged 45 and over, and DEI founders.
Application fee
Free. "We take zero equity in your company. Every resource, mentor, and introduction is provided at no cost and with no strings attached."
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Data checked: October 7, 2026. Organisers change their terms. Check their site before you apply.

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