We partner with ambitious U.S. based founders to turn bold startup ideas into launched products.
We co-invest $50,000 to build your startup’s MVP product.
Our Portfolio Companies
We work with startups building AI products, SaaS platforms, consumer apps, marketplaces, internal tools, and industry-specific software across fintech, healthtech, edtech, and more.
Online Live Music Teaching Platform
An online platform for live music instruction, created with a Grammy and Peabody winning arts executive to connect students with expert teachers in real time.
AI Powered Price Comparison
A smart grocery shopping tool that leverages AI and data to recommend the cheapest nearby store for your full order—built in collaboration with a Wall Street investment bank MD.
An AI powered app that estimates your measurements and analyzes high-end dress details to predict fit and look—built with a senior finance professional passionate about fashion.
AI Powered Dress Fit Analysis
We Help You Network + Mentorship
HBF Venture Accelerator by HBF Capital Group LLC is a hands-on consulting and development partner for early-stage founders ready to bring their vision to life. For a monthly retainer of $3–4k USD, we collaborate directly with startup teams to design, build, and iterate on their MVP or beta software, combining strategic insight with technical execution. Whether you’re validating a new idea, preparing for your first users, or raising your next round, we help you move fast, stay lean, and focus on what matters most—building something people want.
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Where our founders have studied, worked, or raised capital from
Technical Expertise
We build custom technical teams for each product based on its specific needs, using our team of in house recruiters. This allows us to quickly assemble the right talent without limits on capacity. Our product managers coordinate the work so founders don’t have to manage developers directly.
Deal Terms
Most early stage and pre-seed startups raise funds to hire engineers. We cut out the middle step by directly providing ~1,000 hours of highly skilled engineering work at $75/hour, with two thirds funded by us.
$25,000 Co-Pay Over 4–8 Months
No need to quit your job or relocate — just show skin in the game with $3,125/month from you or your angel investors.
1% Equity for Long Term Alignment
We ask for equity in your business to align incentives with your long-term success — at a fraction of the cost of a co-founder.
$50,000 Invested in Your MVP
We co-invest in your idea and deliver the tech — building a minimum viable product (MVP) to validate your thesis.
Two Week Free Hackathon
No application, no pitch deck — just join our 2-week free hackathon to develop your idea and learn with us if it’s technically possible. It’s a chance to see if there’s real founder–accelerator chemistry.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this accelerator for?
The HBF Venture Accelerator is for idea-stage founders who have strong conviction in their idea but aren't technical or don't have the time to build it themselves. We help these founders launch their MVP — or minimum viable product — by investing $50,000 in its development and guiding them from idea to launched product.
How is this accelerator different from VCs or other startup accelerators?
Traditionally, venture capitalists invest money in a startup so the founders can hire engineers to build a product. We flip that model by directly investing in the development of a minimum viable product (MVP), helping founders minimize technical risk from day one.
Can I join part-time, or do I need to quit my job?
Yes, you can be part-time. Unlike traditional VCs or other startup accelerators, we don’t require founders to quit their jobs or relocate to work on their idea full-time. We believe that decision is better made after helping our founders validate their idea and gain traction with an MVP.
Is this remote, and what’s the time commitment?
The program is fully remote. We ask for 2–3 hours per week during the first two weeks (the hackathon phase), where we assess fit and refine your idea. After that, most founders spend about one hour per week reviewing MVP progress, plus some additional time providing feedback and ideas over email.
Who are the developers, and how is my IP protected?
We work with a global network of developers and match someone to your product based on your specific technical requirements. This allows us to work across a wide range of projects — from VR to AI. We partner with top-tier legal firms in each country we operate in to setup protections for your IP during the development process.
How long does it take to build my MVP, and do you offer post-launch support?
It typically takes 4 to 8 months to build your minimum viable product, depending on your product’s technical requirements and other factors. We aim to be a long-term partner and take 1% equity to align our incentives similar to those of a CTO. Our goal is to continue supporting your startup well beyond the MVP launch.