Iterative Accelerator
Approximately 10-15%; bulk $150k for 10% post-money SAFE · Southeast Asia / Singapore · Needs confirmation
Iterative invests $150,000-$500,000 in Southeast Asian pre-seed startups, usually $150,000 for 10% through a post-money SAFE. Its Winter 2026 batch selected eight companies from more than 1,000 applications, and founders can submit through its ongoing intake.
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Program intake
The source mentions application timing, but the current cycle or year is not clear enough to publish.
Key facts
| Check size | $150k-$500k |
| Terms | Approximately 10-15%; bulk $150k for 10% post-money SAFE |
| Stage | pre-seed Southeast Asia |
| Applications | Needs confirmation |
| Location | Southeast Asia / Singapore |
| Remote friendly | Yes |
| Warm intro needed | No — open application |
| Sectors | generalist |
| Status | unknown |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
Iterative invests $150,000-$500,000 in Southeast Asian pre-seed startups, usually $150,000 for 10% through a post-money SAFE. Its Winter 2026 batch selected eight companies from more than 1,000 applications, and founders can submit through its ongoing intake.
How the application really works
Submit through the founder application. Expect written screening, interviews and investment diligence; batch-specific timelines are supplied to candidates.
Tips
- Read the cited current official page before applying because program dates and terms are volatile.
- State fit with the documented stage, geography, and attendance model; do not rely on an aggregator's old terms.
- Ask for the complete investment, fee, and follow-on documents when the public page does not publish them.
Watch out for
- $150k-$500k post-money SAFE for approximately 10-15%; most receive $150k for 10%. No program fee; pro-rata rights apply.
- Iterative publishes a range rather than one deal: most companies receive $150k for 10%, while more advanced teams can receive up to $500k for 10-15%.
Track record
- Winter 2026 selected eight companies from 1,000+ applications, below 0.8% for that batch.
- Iterative's current fund material describes a Southeast Asian portfolio and continued fundraising support, but no universal follow-on rate.
8 selected from 1,000+ Winter 2026 applications (<0.8%).
Frequently asked questions
- Is this program currently accepting applications?
- Submit through the founder application. Expect written screening, interviews and investment diligence; batch-specific timelines are supplied to candidates.
- What are the current economics?
- $150k-$500k post-money SAFE for approximately 10-15%; most receive $150k for 10%. No program fee; pro-rata rights apply.
- How large and long is the program?
- 12 batches since 2020; Winter 2026 cohort of 8. Cohort accelerator with partner sessions, founder support and Demo/fundraising preparation; current duration is not clearly published.
- Can founders participate remotely?
- Southeast Asia-focused delivery and Singapore network; exact in-person requirements are batch-specific.
- What happens after the program?
- Fundraising and selective investor support; no automatic follow-on amount published.
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Sources
- www.iterative.vc/deal — Current check range, ownership, instrument, pro rata and no-fee terms (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.iterative.vc — Current founder route, program and team (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.iterative.vc/blog — Official Winter 2026 cohort and application count (checked 2026-08-10)