Supercharge your startup journey
Embarking with Tach Ignite marks the start of an exciting and transformative period. Here, you will partner with a like-minded community of innovative thinkers and industry experts. We understand the challenges of establishing a startup; our mission is to help you navigate this labyrinth successfully.
Fit For Purpose
We operate with unflinching transparency and integrity, engendering trust within our community. We hold fast to the belief that ethical business practices are the bedrock of our success and the success of the startups we nurture.
Launchpad Program
(Applications are currently closed)
Launchpad Program
Our Investment in your Startup
$20k
Get $20K in cash reimbursement and credits to cover product development, advisory services and operational expenses.
12 Weeks
We collaborate with you for up to 12 weeks to scale your startup and prepare for potential investment rounds.
0%
Zero dilution: during this phase while we jointly explore the possibility of long-term collaboration.
$80k
The startups that meet our performance criteria will have access to our second phase of investment. We provide an additional $80K in the form of cash reimbursement and credits to cover product development, advisory services and operational costs.
40 Weeks
We collaborate with you for up to 40 weeks to scale your startup and prepare for potential investment rounds.
5%
We ask for only 5% equity stake (0% in case of non-profit); with a flexible buy-back option*.
*Unique features
Convertible Grant:
The initial $20K is grant which can convert to an investment, effectively totaling $100K for a 5% stake upon mutual agreement.
Founder-Friendly:
Option to buy back up to 4% equity for $200K, regardless of the startup's current valuation.
Risk Mitigation:
If we don't proceed to Phase II, the initial $20K is a loss for us, highlighting our commitment to your success in a short time.
Core Services:
- We offer end-to-end product development, covering everything from requirements analysis and refinement to software architecture, coding, testing, and delivery of a functional product.
- We provide customized guidance to help you shape your business strategy and financial plans.
- Fractional C-Suite: Access to experienced C-level executives who offer leadership in both technical and business domains, dedicating a fraction of their time to your startup.
- War-Room Engagement: An intensive, focused collaboration often involving multiple Tach team members to solve a specific problem or achieve a goal within a short timeframe.
- Offline Development: Our developers work independently on tasks, ensuring progress even when immediate discussions aren't necessary.
Additional Details
No application fee.
Virtual, does not require physical attendance.
Minimum Criteria
Corporation type: Must be a US C-Corp.
Location:US
Industry/Sector: Launchpad is industry agnostic but seeks tech-driven startups.
Valuation:Accepting startups with valuations between $0 and $1.5M.
Traction/Progress:Open to early-stage startups, including concepts/ideas, prototypes, MVPs, pre-revenue, and early revenue stages.
Exclusions:Industries that are federally illegal in the US or closely related sectors are not eligible.
Note: This model is specific to our upcoming Launchpad cohort and may change in future rounds. Currently, it is only available to US-based companies.
The application window is closed. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn for future updates and openings.
*Unique features
Convertible Grant:
The initial $20K is grant which can convert to an investment, effectively totaling $100K for a 5% stake upon mutual agreement.
Founder-Friendly:
Option to buy back up to 4% equity for $200K, regardless of the startup's current valuation.
Risk Mitigation:
If we don't proceed to Phase II, the initial $20K is a loss for us, highlighting our commitment to your success in a short time.
Core Services:
- We offer end-to-end product development, covering everything from requirements analysis and refinement to software architecture, coding, testing, and delivery of a functional product.
- We provide customized guidance to help you shape your business strategy and financial plans.
- Fractional C-Suite: Access to experienced C-level executives who offer leadership in both technical and business domains, dedicating a fraction of their time to your startup.
- War-Room Engagement: An intensive, focused collaboration often involving multiple Tach team members to solve a specific problem or achieve a goal within a short timeframe.
- Offline Development: Our developers work independently on tasks, ensuring progress even when immediate discussions aren't necessary.
Additional Details
No application fee.
Virtual, does not require physical attendance.
Minimum Criteria
Corporation type: Must be a US C-Corp.
Location:US
Industry/Sector: Launchpad is industry agnostic but seeks tech-driven startups.
Valuation:Accepting startups with valuations between $0 and $1.5M.
Traction/Progress:Open to early-stage startups, including concepts/ideas, prototypes, MVPs, pre-revenue, and early revenue stages.
Exclusions:Industries that are federally illegal in the US or closely related sectors are not eligible.
Note: This model is specific to our upcoming Launchpad cohort and may change in future rounds. Currently, it is only available to US-based companies.
The application window is closed. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn for future updates and openings.
Exclusive Features
EXECUTIVE-LEVEL TECH STRATEGY
COMPREHENSIVE BACK OFFICE SETUP & MANAGEMENT
WAR-ROOM ENGAGEMENT + OFFLINE DEVELOPMENT
Find A CTO
Looking for a Technical Co-Founder?
Find A CTO
Looking for a Technical Co-Founder?
Tach is a tech-driven accelerator that matches you with your ideal technical co-founder (CTO). Our curated talent pool is filled with skilled tech professionals ready to help drive the success of promising startups like yours. Join us and transform your startup with a technical co-founder.
Empowering Your Setup
TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT
CTO & CO-FOUNDER MATCHING
STRATEGIC GUIDANCE
NETWORK DEVELOPMENT
PRODUCT TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT
FRACTIONAL CTO & CO-FOUNDER MATCHING
BUSINESS AND STRATEGIC GUIDANCE
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
STARTUP ESTABLISHMENT
Accelerator Program Timeline
01
Startups submit application for the accelerator program02
Applications are reviewed and winners selected03
Post-screening meetings04
Engagement signature05
Product dev iterations and MVP delivery + Strategic, business and execution guidance06
Major round of fundraising
Founders FAQs
Tach Ignite is a tech-driven startup accelerator that offers technical consulting, strategic advice, team building, and tech stack development services. While we primarily focus on empowering startups, we also extend our services to enterprises, providing bespoke solutions that align with their specific needs.
Yes. Our team’s rich experience and unique insights from navigating complex enterprise environments form the bedrock of our consulting background. While our primary focus is nurturing startups, we also apply this knowledge to support innovative initiatives within larger enterprises. We ensure our engagements align seamlessly with your core operations, fostering innovation within the boundaries of your organizational framework.
Absolutely, Tach is committed to supporting startups at every stage. Beyond the initial credit, we offer consulting services at a structured rate, providing the guidance startups need to scale effectively and efficiently.
Tach understands that not all startups are comfortable giving up equity. In such cases, we offer consulting services at standard or discounted rates, providing the support startups need while respecting their financial autonomy.
Open-source RA enables us to deliver high-quality, fast, and cost-effective solutions. We believe in contributing to and leveraging the power of the open-source community, which helps us maintain and continually improve our RA.
Certainly! Tach Ignite The Reference Architecture (RA), while open-source, requires specific technical expertise and knowledge to implement effectively. While startups can certainly attempt to do this independently, partnering with Tach ensures an efficient and optimal implementation process. Our team has deep expertise in the RA and its various applications. We don't just provide the RA, we also offer tailored advice, ongoing technical support, and strategic insights based on your startup's unique needs and challenges. By choosing Tach, you're not just gaining access to an RA, you're acquiring a tech partner committed to accelerating your success.e promotes collaborative investments. We often facilitate syndicate rounds and introduce our investors to co-investment opportunities, believing that pooling resources and expertise can lead to better decision-making and amplify the success potential of our startups.
Yes, Tach's support encompasses more than just technical assistance. We provide a holistic approach to early-stage and pre-seed startups, with services that include team assessment, co-founder matching, incorporation, equity structuring, training, and networking. Leveraging our strong connections with the investor community, we also facilitate introductions and provide strategic advice to secure funding.
We understand that not all startups will align with our approach. In such cases, they can still benefit from our consulting services, gaining from our technical and strategic insights.