SE Ventures, which is a $1+ billion stage-agnostic venture capital firm backed by Schneider Electric, announced the launch of its new Accelerator Program, a 12‑week initiative designed to help pre‑seed startups in climate and industrial technology achieve product‑market fit and accelerate growth.
This accelerator will provide founders with capital, industry expertise, global customer insights, and go-to-market strategies to navigate technical complexities and address specific market challenges.
Selected startups will receive:
— A $100K SAFE investment with the opportunity for further investment during the next priced round.
— Expert mentorship, including dedicated guidance from SE Ventures and Schneider Electric subject matter experts.
— Access to Schneider Electric’s extensive ecosystem, including over 650K service providers, 4.5K EcoXperts, and 45K+ system integrators and developers.
— Real-world validation through direct customer engagements and a Demo Day event in the SF Bay Area.
Program dates:
— April 8: Applications opened
— May 11: Application deadline
— June 6: Cohort announced
— June 9: Program kickoff
— September 10: Demo Day in the San Francisco Bay Area
KEY QUOTES:
“As a specialist VC, SE Ventures brings deep domain expertise to our portfolio companies – and our global team rolls up their sleeves from day one to deliver value far beyond the capital we invest. Each startup is paired with a seasoned operating partner who unlocks new commercial opportunities through customer introductions and go-to-market deals with our corporate LP, Schneider Electric. While we have typically made growth and late stage investments, Series A-E, this Accelerator Program will extend our impact to pre-seed stage founders innovating in Climate and Industrial Tech.”
- Amit Chaturvedy, Global Head & Managing Partner at SE Ventures
“Founders require more than just funding, they need specialized knowledge and access to a vast network of industry leaders to successfully navigate their markets. By leveraging the category leadership and global reach of our LP, Schneider Electric, the SE Ventures Accelerator Program is uniquely positioned to help startups transform innovations into impactful customer cases. We’re already getting strong interest from founders to be part of this inaugural accelerator program and looking forward to meeting many new founders who apply in the next month.”
- Gregoire Viasnoff, Global Head, Accelerator Program at SE Ventures
