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Prep School

Your on-ramp to accelerators!

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Not quite ready for the accelerator yet? Prep School is designed to get you there.

Running annually from March through May, Prep School supports earlier-stage alumni, faculty, and student founders who are still refining their idea, gaining traction, or learning how to pitch effectively.

Prep School focuses on:

Customer discovery and traction
Business model development
Founder confidence and storytelling
Preparing for Bronco Ventures Accelerator or other top accelerators

And it works. Some Prep School alumni have gone on to programs like Y Combinator and Alchemist.

The program culminates in our Business Pitch Competition, giving founders real-stage experience, investor feedback, and a chance to win cash prizes.

Applications are always open!

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BVA Café

Our monthly networking events hosted at Santa Clara University, open to the public!

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Innovation doesn’t only happen in cohorts - it happens in conversation.

BVA Cafés are monthly, casual networking events open to anyone interested in entrepreneurship. These gatherings bring together founders, investors, mentors, students, and all entrepreneurship enthusiasts over food, drinks, and real startup talk.

Whether you are exploring an idea, looking for collaborators, or simply want to plug into the ecosystem, BVA Café is the easiest way to join the Bronco Ventures community - no application required.

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Build with Bronco Ventures

Bronco Ventures is where ambitious founders turn ideas into fundable startups. Whether you are just shaping your concept, preparing for top accelerators, or ready to raise capital, our programs meet you where you are and push you forward.

The Bronco Ventures Accelerator

Congrats to all participants of BVA8!

The Bronco Ventures Accelerator is our flagship, high-impact program designed for founders who are ready to scale and pursue professional funding.

Each year, one selective cohort runs from July through October, bringing together driven alumni, faculty, and student founders for intensive mentorship, strategic guidance, and investor exposure. Founders work closely with experienced entrepreneurs and investors to sharpen their business model, validate traction, and prepare for fundraising.

The accelerator culminates in our signature Demo Day, attended by 700+ guests, the majority of whom are active investors. Demo Day is more than a pitch - it is a launchpad for capital, credibility, and momentum.

If your goal is to raise funding and take your startup to the next level, this is the program you are building toward. Applications are always open!

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