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Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA) is New York City’s leading technology accelerator and early-stage venture capital fund, founded in 2011 by Murat Aktihanoglu and Jonathan Axelrod. As a seed accelerator, ERA invests in early-stage startups across all technology sectors with no strict geo-limit beyond its strong NYC focus, running two four-month cohorts annually. The firm typically provides $150,000 in seed capital per company on a post-money SAFE, acquiring 6% equity, and acts as a lead investor in these deals. Notable portfolio companies include Sendbird, a real-time communication API provider; Rally, a financial wellness platform; and Piaggio, a logistics tech startup, all part of ERA’s 265+ invested startups. ERA distinguishes itself through a highly selective 1% acceptance rate, a 500+ mentor network, and a Demo Day pitching event to ~700 investors. While the firm emphasizes hands-on mentorship and network access, there is no widely cited public writing or distinctive investment thesis beyond its generalist, NYC-centric seed approach.
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