Corporate Accelerators: Do They Really Help Startups or Just Serve Big Businesses?
Corporate accelerators have become an integral part of the startup ecosystem, offering resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. However, the real question remains: do corporate accelerators genuinely benefit startups, or are they primarily designed to serve the interests of established corporations? Andrea Lo Verso (2022) provides an empirical analysis of how corporate accelerators impact startup performance, specifically differentiating between vertical and horizontal corporate accelerators. This article analyses corporate accelerators and their effect on startup performance, making it relevant for both founders and corporate strategists. This post represents a series of articles related to a research and dissertation called “Are corporate accelerators springboards for…
