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Overview

Who we areBased in Brooklyn, BK-XL is an early-stage, industry-agnostic startup accelerator program focused on supporting underrepresented founders.
Value addA ten-week accelerator program in Brooklyn, NY. We provide free office space, mentorship, support and a demo day at Barclays Center.
Firm typeIncubator, Accelerator
Global HQ

219 36TH ST, BROOKLYN NY 11232

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Application periodicityIn batches
Next deadline to apply2024-05-03

Thesis

Funding requirementsBK-XL is an early-stage, industry-agnostic startup accelerator program focused on supporting underrepresented founders who want to build in Brooklyn. We specialize in helping high-potential founders prepare their companies to be investment-ready and for venture scaling.
Funding stages2. Prototype3. Early Revenue1. Idea or Patent
Check size$125k to $500k
Target countries USA
Typical termsWe invest $125,000 on a post-money safe in return for 7% of your company. BK-XL will also obtain an option to invest up to an additional $375,000 via an uncapped SAFE with a Most Favored Nation (“MFN”) provision. This option will be at the sole discretion of BK-XL.

Team

Chris MartinezGP/MD

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