Excelerate Labs
Accelerator · Chicago, United States
Chicago accelerator whose 2012 class, including SpotHero, was based at the newly opened 1871.
Activity not confirmed in the last 12 months, checked October 11, 2026.
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In context
Excelerate Labs is one of 8 accelerators in Chicago, Illinois listed in the Innovative EcoSystems registry, and one of 116 across the United States.
The registry lists 732 innovation ecosystem organizations in Chicago, Illinois in all.
Accelerators run time-bound programs, often with investment, that help startups grow quickly and connect them with mentors, customers and investors.
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