What Springboard Enterprises does

Springboard Enterprises (legal entity: Springboard 2000 Enterprises, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2000 and headquartered at 700 Columbus Avenue #20055, New York. The company accelerates women-led companies in the technology and life sciences sectors through a portfolio of cohort-style accelerator programs — currently the Longevity Accelerator, Women's Health Accelerator, and New York Fashion Tech Lab — supplemented by signature Dolphin Tank pitch events and ongoing industry councils (Longevity Council, Women's Health Council, Healthcare & Technology Council, and Council Voices). Springboard does not develop proprietary technology; its underlying 'platform' is a 25+ year curated network of specialized advisors, investors, and industry leaders that provides participating founders with strategic guidance, investor access, operational insight, and introductions.

The organization's customers are women-founded or women-led startups and growth-stage companies seeking capital, networks, and operational support. Springboard also serves corporate sponsors, individual donors, and investors who engage through dedicated pathways (Apply, Advise, Invest, Sponsor, Support). Springboard's claimed track record includes 950+ accelerated companies, 90% of alumnae having raised capital, 28 IPOs, 10 unicorns, and approximately $77 billion in aggregate value created across the alumnae portfolio.

Springboard's revenue model is that of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit: it is funded through donations from individuals and foundations, corporate sponsorship of its programs and councils, and contributor-supported engagement pathways (such as a published 'Investing in Women-Led Companies' eBook used for sponsor/investor outreach). It does not charge tuition-style fees for participation in the accelerators that are publicly disclosed, and its operating status is independent with no parent company. As of the most recent data it employs 132 staff, operates primarily in the United States, and distributes its content marketing across its website (sb.co), LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, blog, and press channels.

Name

Springboard Enterprises

Legal name

Springboard 2000 Enterprises, Inc.

Website

https://springboardenterprises.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Springboard Enterprises is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2000 that accelerates women-led companies in technology and life sciences through accelerator programs, pitch events, and industry councils, with a 25+ year track record of 950+ alumnae and $77B in aggregate value created.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Accelerator Services

akta.pro primary industry

Business Planning, Pitching & Competitions (Pitch Decks, Demo Days) (EDAMAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Venture Studios & Incubators (Build/launch ventures) (FSANAHAC)

Keywords

• Startup accelerator programs
• Women entrepreneurship
• Venture development services
• Investor network access
• Pitch event programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Springboard generates revenue through donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. EIN: 52-2266068.
2. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsors support the organization through sponsorship programs, providing financial support in exchange for association with the women-led company ecosystem.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Springboard Enterprises is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accelerates women-led companies through specialized accelerator programs (Longevity Accelerator, Women's Health Accelerator, New York Fashion Tech Lab), signature Dolphin Tank pitch events, and ongoing expert councils (Longevity Council, Women's Health Council, Healthcare & Technology Council). It provides founders with strategic guidance, investor access, operational insight, and a trusted 25+ year network built on a track record of 950+ companies, 28 IPOs, 10 unicorns, and $77B in value created.

Product overview

Springboard Enterprises is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that accelerates women-led companies through a portfolio of specialized accelerator programs (Longevity Accelerator, Women's Health Accelerator, New York Fashion Tech Lab), pitch events (Dolphin Tank), and ongoing councils (Longevity Council, Women's Health Council, Healthcare & Technology Council, Council Voices). The organization provides strategic guidance, investor access, operational insight, and a trusted network built over 25+ years. Additional services include an alumnae network (Alumnae Companies, Alumnae Stories) and educational resources such as the Investing in Women-Led Companies eBook. With a track record of 950+ companies, $77B in value created, 28 IPOs, and 10 unicorns, Springboard serves as a connector and accelerator rather than a technology product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Longevity Accelerator: Accelerator program focused on longevity and aging-related technologies and companies.
• Women's Health Accelerator
• New York Fashion Tech Lab
• Dolphin Tank
• Longevity Council
• Women's Health Council
• Healthcare & Technology Council

Products and services

• Longevity Accelerator An accelerator program focused on companies in the longevity and aging space, providing founders with strategic guidance, investor access, and operational insight to scale their businesses.
• Women's Health Accelerator An accelerator program providing women-led companies in women's health with crucial expertise, connections, and resources to scale their ventures.
• New York Fashion Tech Lab A retail technology accelerator program that connects fashion and retail tech innovators with industry expertise and investment opportunities.
• Dolphin Tank A signature pitch event offering entrepreneurs actionable insights and resources from their communities, where everyone in the room is there to help founders succeed.
• Longevity Council A specialized council providing ongoing support, networking, and resources for companies in the longevity sector through a network of advisors, investors, and industry leaders.
• Women's Health Council A network of specialized advisors, investors, and industry leaders focused on women's health innovation, providing ongoing support and resources to council members.
• Healthcare & Technology Council A council connecting healthcare and technology companies with specialized advisors and investors to support scaling through ongoing engagement and networking.
• Council Voices A platform for council members to share insights and amplify their voices within the Springboard network through content and thought leadership.
• Alumnae Network (Alumnae Companies & Alumnae Stories) A directory and network of Springboard alumnae companies, showcasing successful women-led ventures that have gone through Springboard programs, along with stories highlighting their entrepreneurial journeys and achievements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 950+ companies accelerated
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Y Combinator: Y Combinator is the largest startup accelerator globally, running bi-annual cohorts with thousands of companies accelerated and an equity-based model. It is a broad incumbent that competes with Springboard for top women founders but does not specialize in women-led companies as a primary focus.
• Techstars: Techstars is a global accelerator network with multiple industry-specific programs (including Techstars Equitech) that overlaps with Springboard's mission of supporting diverse founders. Comparable business model as equity-taking accelerator with intensive cohort structure.
• 500 Global: 500 Global is a global venture firm and accelerator operating programs across multiple geographies with diversity mandates. Broad incumbent that competes with Springboard for international women founders and runs comparable intensive cohort programming.

Direct peers

• SoGal Ventures: SoGal Ventures is a global venture fund and community explicitly focused on women and diverse founders, combining accelerators, pitch events (SoGal Summit), and investor networks. Direct peer due to shared women-founder mission, accelerator programming, and pitch-event format.
• Female Founders Fund: Female Founders Fund is an early-stage venture fund exclusively backing women-founded companies in technology and consumer, with a strong network/community offering. Direct peer competing for women-led deal flow with combined capital and community model.
• MassChallenge: MassChallenge is a global nonprofit accelerator serving early-stage startups with equity-free programming — closely aligned with Springboard's nonprofit, equity-free, intensive-cohort model though broader in founder demographics.
• BBG Ventures: BBG Ventures is an early-stage fund investing in startups with at least one female founder, supported by a strong community network. Direct peer due to shared women-founder focus and combined capital + network value proposition.
• Halogen Ventures: Halogen Ventures is an early-stage VC fund focused on women and diverse founders, with a network/community component. Direct peer due to identical target founder demographic and combined investing-plus-network delivery model.
• All Raise: All Raise is a nonprofit organization working to increase diversity in venture capital and support women founders and funders. Direct peer due to shared nonprofit status, women-founder focus, and community/network programming orientation.
• Pipeline Angels: Pipeline Angels is a network and training program that changes the face of angel investing and venture capital by educating women and non-binary investors. Direct peer due to shared women-focused community model, pitch events, and capital-access mission.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SpringboardEnt
• Facebookfacebook.com/springboardenterprises
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/springboard-enterprises
• Instagraminstagram.com/springboardent

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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