Startup Ventura is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit startup accelerator serving entrepreneurs and founders throughout Ventura County, California. Based in Ventura, the organization is focused on strengthening the local startup ecosystem and helping entrepreneurs build and grow high-potential businesses without having to leave the region to find resources, mentorship, and connections.
Startup Ventura provides founders with access to mentorship, capital connections, practical workshops, and a growing community of entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, and community partners. Its programming includes a free pre-accelerator workshop series and a 7-week accelerator designed to help early-stage founders develop their companies, connect with experienced operators and investors, and prepare for opportunities to raise capital. The inaugural accelerator cohort is planned for Spring 2027.
Located Ventura, CA, Startup Ventura is helping build a stronger entrepreneurial community across Ventura County. Whether you are an entrepreneur looking for startup resources, an experienced professional interested in mentoring founders, an investor seeking local opportunities, or a business or organization interested in supporting Ventura's startup ecosystem, Startup Ventura provides a place to connect, learn, and get involved.
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