# Manos Accelerator

> Manos Accelerator is a San Jose company providing paid, non-equity startup acceleration, mentorship, pitch preparation and investor introductions for Latino and emerging founders. Its programs include virtual cohorts and Silicon Valley immersion, alongside an angel network and entrepreneurship content. Manos reports more than 225 graduates since 2013.

- **Founded:** 2013
- **Headquarters:** San Jose, United States
- **Founders:** Sylvia Flores (Co-founder and CEO), Edward Avila (Co-founder; CEO at launch), David Lopez (Co-founder, reported in contemporary coverage)
- **Products:** Virtual Accelerator, Silicon Valley immersion / scale-up, Manos Angel Network and Angel Bootcamp, Manos Accelerator Podcast, StartupU Online Accelerator
- **Notable:** Selected seven startups from approximately 75 applications for the September 2013 inaugural class., Five of the seven inaugural teams included at least one female founder., Selected seven companies from 83 applications for its second cohort in 2014.

## Products & services

- **Virtual Accelerator** — Advertised three-month paid, non-equity program with remote mentoring, weekly cohort meetings, homework club and investor-network access.
- **Silicon Valley immersion / scale-up** — A published two-week curriculum covers product, marketing, entrepreneurial sales and investor networking for startups with an MVP and traction; other copy describes a one-week format. Confirm the format for the relevant cohort.
- **Manos Angel Network and Angel Bootcamp** — Network for accredited investors interested in Latino and diverse high-tech founders; its public form lists investor bootcamp pricing.
- **Manos Accelerator Podcast** — Entrepreneur interviews on customer acquisition, fundraising and scaling; the archive includes PR, Instagram and sustainable-business episodes.
- **StartupU Online Accelerator** — Online course concept for early-stage entrepreneurs and students, labelled coming soon on the homepage; not verified as launched.

## Achievements

- Selected seven startups from approximately 75 applications for the September 2013 inaugural class.
- Five of the seven inaugural teams included at least one female founder.
- Selected seven companies from 83 applications for its second cohort in 2014.
- Reports more than 225 graduates since 2013.
- A public cohort page reports 35% funded; accompanying prose says more than 30%, with no dated methodology.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Homepage observed October 8, 2026 advertising Fall 2026 accelerator applications. This is an observation date, not an announcement date.

## Links

- Website: https://manosaccelerator.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manos-accelerator-llc
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/manosaccel
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manosaccel/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manosaccelerator

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Last updated: 2026-10-08