Columbia University's Almaworks: A no-equity startup accelerator fostering sustainable growth for student startups.
Founded
2014
Location
New York City, NY, US
Almaworks is Columbia University's startup accelerator, focusing on early-stage ventures led by student entrepreneurs in New York City. The program takes no equity and aims to foster sustainable growth for startups through expert mentorship, partnerships, and access to exclusive resources within the Columbia and NYC ecosystem. Typical investment rounds include non-equity assistance and occasional undisclosed funding.
Almaworks' portfolio companies have collectively raised over $30M in funding, with notable success stories like Cuttime, which has secured $3.65M. The accelerator's graduates have gone on to participate in prestigious programs such as TechStars, Y Combinator, and Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator. Almaworks offers a unique combination of accelerator, fellowship, and community support, catering to Columbia-affiliated entrepreneurs regardless of location.