Will my US company be eligible for accelerator programs like YC or Techstars?

Yes, your US company will be eligible—provided it's incorporated as a Delaware C-Corporation, which is the standard legal structure required by most top-tier startup accelerators including Y Combinator, Techstars, 500 Global, and others.

These accelerators prefer Delaware C-Corps because they offer a predictable legal framework, efficient corporate governance, and a structure that supports the issuance of preferred shares, stock options, and SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity). This structure aligns with the expectations of institutional investors, venture capital firms, and equity management platforms.

Our incorporation service is specifically designed to meet these eligibility requirements. We help you form a compliant Delaware C-Corp and assist with all the related startup documentation—such as board resolutions, stock purchase agreements, 83(b) election forms, and a ready-to-go cap table. If you're applying to programs like YC, this also helps avoid delays during the diligence and onboarding process.

In short, incorporating with Inkle ensures your startup meets the structural and legal prerequisites that accelerators look for, giving you a competitive edge in the application process.

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