Build Your momentum.
The power of PAX... Building momentum for start-ups outside of Silicon Valley.
PAX Momentum brings investment, growth and success to start-ups outside of Silicon Valley.
Twice a year, ten promising companies each receive a $50k investment and join our eight-week intensive program.
The program consists of training, mentoring, and validation.
Studies show that entrepreneurs who go through a top accelerator program are more successful – they raise more money and have better outcomes.
3 of the 10 spots in each cohort are filled with ClimateTech companies, which makes the entire PAX program stronger. There is power in doing the right thing. We attract better investors, better partners and most importantly, better entrepreneurs. The best people want to be part of meaningful solutions.
We are accepting applications for the Spring 2021 cohort until Dec 1. We read each application as it is submitted, so apply now before the deadline rush.
Mentoring
- Our “Tribal Elders” series are informal chats with successful entrepreneurs. Some have achieved great success, including huge exits. Others are just a few steps ahead of your company. All our Tribal Elders provide prescient valuable lessons to the members of our cohort.
- PAX Angels give more than just money. They attend the program events, contribute insights based on their own experiences, and engage 1:1 with the PAX Companies.
Validation
- PAX Momentum Accelerator invests $50,000 for a variable stake in each company of the cohort, increasing their credibility and promoting growth.
- A company carrying the PAX Graduate credential signals to their audience that they’ve been rigorously vetted by successful investors and founders.
- Like attending a world-class university, participating in the PAX Accelerator gives start-ups invaluable access to a network of investors and business leaders who are interested in the success of each cohort member.
Education
- We meet for intensive Lab Sessions three evenings a week, via Zoom.
- Our primary focus is on helping each cohort’s founders to be effective communicators. Founders who communicate well hire better teams, get funded more quickly, and sell more product.
- You know you have a great idea, but does the rest of the world really get why you are excited? We help you discover the language to deeply communicate with customers, investors and team members. Supportive peers and the Pax Team will step you through live-fire exercises so that you are ready to do battle.
Ready to Apply?
Your Company
Company valuations for PAX investments into cohort companies can range from $1-10M. Our valuable program is available to you even if you think you are too early or too far along for an accelerator program. PAX wants great entrepreneurs. You might still be working out product/market fit, or figuring out how to scale your first sales team. We don’t want valuation terms to keep you from all the benefits PAX can offer.
At a minimum, your company should have the equivalent of two full-time employees (could be founders, employees or contractors), and be close to landing your first customers.
What we are looking for
We provide an expert focus on B2B growth. You will learn the shortest path to confirming product/market fit and landing your first customers. For example, in Fall 2020, PAX Headliner Darren Lee presented his tried and tested B2B approach for quickly and accurately shaping a product that is ready to be sold to your target customer. We especially like cyber, SAAS enterprise software, telecom, ClimateTech, FinTech, InsureTech, and AI.
“Matt is a key player in the story of Urgently’s growth and success. He had the vision to lead the first round of outside investment. Since then, Matt has been a board member, mentor, supporter and great friend. I’m elated to see that Matt is turning his talents and experience to launch PAX Momentum. The MidAtlantic startup community has needed this for a long time and will greatly benefit from it.”
Chris Spanos
CEO of Urgently, Inc. Magazine’s 12th fastest-growing private company in the nation and Deloitte’s 6th fastest-growing company in North America
