accelerator profile
Bolt (VC; accelerator label historical)
Current standard terms not publicly specified · US · Needs confirmation
ApplicationsNeeds confirmation
TermsCurrent standard terms not publicly specified
LocationUS
Bolt (VC; accelerator label historical) program details and official sources are available for review.
Tier 3hardwarestudio
Official siteOpen in the live directory
Current application context
Program intake
This listing is not a standalone accelerator program with its own application cycle.
Key facts
| Terms | Current standard terms not publicly specified |
| Stage | concept-stage / pre-seed hardware |
| Applications | Closed |
| Location | US |
| Remote friendly | No |
| Sectors | hardware, deep-tech |
| Status | closed |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
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Sources
- bolt.io — Official current investment thesis and portfolio (checked 2026-08-10)
- blog.bolt.io/bolt-is-not-an-accelerator — Official explanation that Bolt is a hands-on VC rather than an accelerator (checked 2026-08-10)