Twenty projects. One cohort.
Cohort I is our founding class. Places are limited to 20 projects so every founder gets real attention.
Program fees
One application fee to be considered, and one program fee once you're accepted.
Paid when you submit your application. Non-refundable; covers up to two reapplications.
$10,000 on acceptance, $5,000 after week 3 and $5,000 after week 6.
The full 12-week program.
$200,000+ pre-seed
Every venture in Cohort I is backed by a Family Sponsor who commits to a pre-seed investment of at least $200,000.
Everything a founding family receives.
The program fee covers the full 12 weeks and the support around it.
- Coaching, mentorship and advisory support throughout the program
- Board seats on portfolio companies for investing families
- Cross-investment rights across peer projects in the cohort
- The WAI governance framework: entity design, reporting standards and fiduciary oversight
- Ongoing advisory access to WAI's full Private Office team
- A complimentary program webinar with Q&A before you apply
The road to Cohort I
Key dates will be confirmed as the cohort fills. Book an intro call to hear the latest.
Free webinar on Zoom
A program overview with live Q&A. Register.
Private intro call
Book a one-to-one conversation with our team before you apply.
Submit your application
Send your materials with the $5,000 application fee.
Board evaluation
In-depth written feedback from our board for every applicant.
Acceptance
Our board confirms your place in Cohort I. If not accepted, you may reapply up to two more times under the same fee.
Program fee in three payments
$10,000 on acceptance to secure your seat, $5,000 after week 3 and $5,000 after week 6.
Welcome Retreat
The official kickoff: a wellness and fitness experience plus a VIP social networking experience.
Cohort I begins
Twelve weeks and five modules of building, alongside the rest of the cohort.
Family Pitch Day
Every founder presents the plan, the numbers and the raise.
Download the Family Accelerator deck
The full program overview for Cohort I, as a PDF.
Claim a place in Cohort I.
Limited to 20 projects.