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PearX W27

12-week pre-seed accelerator offering funding, mentorship, hiring support, and fundraising guidance for early-stage startups.

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Funding amount
INR 2.1 Crore to INR 17 Crore
Scheme
PearX W27
Open for
Global
Deadline
deadline – 4 October

About the Program

PearX is Pear VC's exclusive 12-week accelerator for pre-seed startups, designed to help founders validate ideas, build products, acquire early customers, recruit key talent, and prepare for fundraising. Selected startups receive investment ranging from USD 250,000 to USD 2 million, along with hands-on mentorship from experienced founders and operators, hiring support, customer introductions, cloud credits, and access to Pear VC's founder network. The program concludes with a Demo Day where startups present to leading investors.

Eligibility requirements

  • Designed for pre-seed startups.
  • Suitable for founders exploring an idea or actively building a startup.
  • Open across all sectors.
  • Applicants should be building an early-stage company seeking product validation and fundraising support.

Offerings / Benefits

  • Investment between USD 250,000 and USD 2 million.
  • 12-week accelerator program.
  • One-on-one mentorship from Pear VC partners.
  • Hiring support for founding team recruitment.
  • Customer discovery and sales guidance.
  • Fundraising strategy and pitch preparation.
  • Demo Day with investors.
  • Access to over USD 1 million in cloud credits and startup perks.
  • Access to Pear Studio coworking space in San Francisco.
  • Founder community and operator network.

Sectors supported

Sector agnostic.

Selection process

  • Online application.
  • Round 1 Zoom interview.
  • Round 2 in-person interview at Pear Studio, San Francisco.
  • Final startup selection.
  • 12-week accelerator.
  • Demo Day.