Bharat

1

grassroot

upskilling & employment

grassroot

upskilling & employment

grassroot

upskilling & employment

grassroot

upskilling & employment

local

consumer staples

local

consumer staples

local

consumer staples

local

consumer staples

agritech

edtech

rural

agritech

edtech

rural

agritech

edtech

rural

agritech

edtech

rural

diversification

healthcare

diversification

healthcare

diversification

healthcare

diversification

healthcare

0

ecommerce

fintech

ecommerce

fintech

ecommerce

fintech

ecommerce

fintech

recruitment & upskilling

GDP growth

recruitment & upskilling

GDP growth

recruitment & upskilling

GDP growth

recruitment & upskilling

GDP growth

dating, astro & OTT

brands

dating, astro & OTT

brands

dating, astro & OTT

brands

dating, astro & OTT

brands

Looking for founders building in Bharat, crafting e-commerce, fintech, healthtech, edtech solutions and consumer brands for the Next Billion

Join our Bharat cohort. Get mentored by those who have been here, done this.
Learn the secrets of scaling in our subcontinent of billions. Partner with the best, to build better for Bharat.

With our economy on the rise and global interest in India as an aspiring superpower, the time is just right. Sign up for the Atoms Bharat advantage: access to Accel-funded founders & operators, industry experts, coaching & workshops, community meetups, and unparalleled 1:1 mentorship.

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Focus Sectors

For Accel Atoms, we are looking for founders building for millions of underserved households spread across Tier-2, Tier-3 cities, and beyond. For internet users who have just begun to transact online, aspirational and open to embracing change.

1.E-commerce

2.Edtech, Upskilling & Recruitment

3.Fintech

4.Healthcare

5.OTT & Content Platforms

6.Consumer Brands

Program Overview

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300+ Accel portfolio founders
Investors
Global Accel Network
Operators

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Company building workshops
Cohort meetups
Community meetups
Bharat-focused events

Accelerate growth

Up to $1M in capital
1:1 mentoring
Expert masterclasses
Pitch deck building
Mock pitches
Investor connects

Meet the Program Leaders

Anand Daniel

Anand is a partner at Accel.
He joined the firm in 2010.

He focuses on investments in Bharat, consumer technology, online marketplaces, AI, fintech, and healthtech. Anand has led investments in ApnaMart, BlackBuck, Bounce, Emeritus, MyGlamm, Niyo, OrangeHealth, Rupeek, SenseHQ, Simplismart, Spinny, Swiggy, TaxiForSure, Vedantu, Zolve, and other early-stage companies.
Anand holds an MBA from MIT, an MS in Electrical Engineering from Purdue, and a BE in Computer Science from the University of Madras.

Sarthak Singh

Sarthak is an investor at Accel.
He joined in 2022.

Prior to Accel, Sarthak was a founding team member of Info Edge Ventures, an early-stage fund. Sarthak was part of the deal team at Adda247, AttentiveAI, Fanclash, Polymerize and also worked on Shiprocket, DotPe and Bijnis investments. Prior to Info Edge, Sarthak worked closely with the Minister of State for Civil Aviation on key Govt initiatives as his Strategy Associate.
Sarthak is from Delhi and graduated from BITS in Pilani, Goa.

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17 Nov

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Applications close

06 Dec

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Decoding Bharat

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Introducing Decoding Bharat

Our definition of the Bharat Opportunity at Accel in India.

What's The Bharat Opportunity?

Bharat, the middle-income households in the 5L-15L bracket spread across Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural India, is ready to be served.

Moneyview’s Mission to Democratize Credit in Bharat

In the dynamic landscape of India's economy, the real growth story is unfolding beyond the confines of metropolitan cities—in Bharat.

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Till when can I apply for the Atoms AI cohort?

A sector-focused accelerator program is tailored to specific challenges a founder faces in those sectors. This approach enables us to curate highly focused expert sessions, arrange relevant customer meetings, and provide specific perks that align with the unique requirements of each sector, over a one-size-fits-all approach.

Who is the Atoms AI cohort for?

A sector-focused accelerator program is tailored to specific challenges a founder faces in those sectors. This approach enables us to curate highly focused expert sessions, arrange relevant customer meetings, and provide specific perks that align with the unique requirements of each sector, over a one-size-fits-all approach.

Till when can I apply for the Atoms AI cohort?

A sector-focused accelerator program is tailored to specific challenges a founder faces in those sectors. This approach enables us to curate highly focused expert sessions, arrange relevant customer meetings, and provide specific perks that align with the unique requirements of each sector, over a one-size-fits-all approach.