Gazelle Lab is a community initiative in every aspect of the program - from our entrepreneurs, to our investors, to the media, to our mentors, to the business and technology communities, to the outstanding partners below. We all take a long-term view when it comes to developing Florida's entrepreneurial ecosystem... and we invite you to participate, apply to Gazelle Lab, or, even better, allow us to support your own program!
"We are building sustainable entrepreneurial communities." - Brad Feld, Co-Founder of TechStars
We are very selective. Gazelle Lab only accepts about ten companies into each program. Getting in is hard, and it means something special. Are you among the best? Apply to Gazelle Lab now!
Seed funding. Gazelle Lab fills the startup funding gap by providing just enough capital to get your idea off the ground. Your new company receives up to $18,000 in seed funding.
Advice and Mentoring. Gazelle Lab fills the experience gap by bringing together the best and the brightest in one place and surrounding you with incredible proven mentors for the three months. With this much talent in one place you'll get great advice on your product and strategy, thereby ensuring the best possible start for your new business.
Connections. Gazelle Lab companies get immeasurable benefits that come from introductions and connections to potential partners and customers. At the end of the program, each company also has the opportunity to pitch during an investor event that we organize.
A great deal and a great co-founder. In exchange for the Gazelle Lab program, seed funding, advice, mentorship, connections, and investor demo day, Gazelle Lab receives a 6% equity stake in your new company. Gazelle Lab receives "founders stock" which is common stock, just like yours. We want to be thought of as an experienced and well-connected co-founder so we have the same risk and reward system that you do.
Each company funded by Gazelle Lab can receive over $85,000 in free perks offered from over 25 of the best vendors in the world, including:
- $60,000 in Microsoft Azure Credits
- $10,000 in PayPal Transaction Credits
- $6,000 in Rackspace Hosting Credits
- $5,000 in Public Relations Support from the Metzger PR Firm
- $3,000 in Human Resources Support from Premier Employer Services
- $1,000 in Amazon Web Services Credits