We Build Your Vision.
We believe great companies are built on the insights of visionary founders. Our job is to invest in and translate that vision into a launched minimum viable product, helping turn your dream into a reality.
1 - Hackathon and Ideation
As part of our free 2-week hackathon, we work with you to define your vision and brainstorm the technologies needed to bring it to life.
2 - Funding and Team Building
We recruit the team needed to build your vision and invest two-thirds of the cost, with your co-pay required to cover just one-third.
3 - Product Co-Creation
We work closely with you each week to bring your vision to life, sharing progress updates and brainstorming solutions together.
4 - MVP Launch
We help you launch, gain early traction, raise VC funding—and hope to earn the chance to stay on as your long-term tech partner.
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.