“DO OR DO NOT, THERE IS NO TRY.” — Yoda
Applications are now open for the 2015 Disney Accelerator, powered by Techstars. The program will run in Los Angeles from July 6 through Demo Day on October 6, 2015. To learn mre about the process, head over to the DA site (link).
Now in its second year, the Disney Accelerator offers media and entertainment technology startups $120,000 in investment capital along with mentor support from top Disney executives, seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and other notables from the entertainment and technology communities. In addition, all participants benefit from becoming part of the growing global Techstars network.
In 2014, Disney launched its first Disney Accelerator with companies focused on a range of products including connected toys, mobile video, STEM applications, social media, advertising technology and more. Disney continues to work with many of the alumni from the inaugural class, which included Choremonster, Codarica, Jogg, Naritiv, Sidelines, Smart Toy, SnowShoe, Sphero, Twigtale and TYFFON.
The 2014 Disney Accelerator class reached a number of significant milestones during the program: SnowShoe secured $2.2 million in seed financing; ChoreMonster and Codarica both launched mobile apps; Sphero introduced its new Ollie product; and Smart Toy was acquired by Cartwheel Kids, a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of children’s products.
