StartEd (Started)
EdTech · Run by StartEd Inc. · New York, NY
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The facts
All fields verified Oct 1, 2026- Terms model
- Fee-basedYou pay a fee to take part in the program.
- Investment
- Not publishedMembership model with one common application for all programs; programs are equity-free. Standard membership is $500 per month or $5,000 per year, and adding a co-founder or team member costs $500; the FAQ puts membership fees at $5,000 to $6,000 per year and says third parties such as investors or strategic partners can subsidize them. Membership includes the option, but not the obligation, of an intro program such as a 5-day intensive or a 5-week part-time program; start dates are offered as often as monthly and decisions are made on a rolling basis. Programming runs both in person and virtually. Annual EDTECH WEEK: October 13 to 15, 2026, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City.
- Equity taken
- Not publishedMembership model with one common application for all programs; programs are equity-free. Standard membership is $500 per month or $5,000 per year, and adding a co-founder or team member costs $500; the FAQ puts membership fees at $5,000 to $6,000 per year and says third parties such as investors or strategic partners can subsidize them. Membership includes the option, but not the obligation, of an intro program such as a 5-day intensive or a 5-week part-time program; start dates are offered as often as monthly and decisions are made on a rolling basis. Programming runs both in person and virtually. Annual EDTECH WEEK: October 13 to 15, 2026, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City.
- Program length
- Not published
- Format
- Hybrid
- Location
- New York, NY
- Cohorts per year
- Not published
- Cohort size
- Not published
- Stage focus
- early to growth stage (up to $5 million in funding or revenue)
- Sub-vertical
- edtech founder membership, masterclasses, EDTECH WEEK
- Demographic focus
- Not published
- Backers
- Not published
- Notable alumni
- Not published
Terms notes: Membership model with one common application for all programs; programs are equity-free. Standard membership is $500 per month or $5,000 per year, and adding a co-founder or team member costs $500; the FAQ puts membership fees at $5,000 to $6,000 per year and says third parties such as investors or strategic partners can subsidize them. Membership includes the option, but not the obligation, of an intro program such as a 5-day intensive or a 5-week part-time program; start dates are offered as often as monthly and decisions are made on a rolling basis. Programming runs both in person and virtually. Annual EDTECH WEEK: October 13 to 15, 2026, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City.
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Terms in plain English
StartEd operates a membership model for edtech founders rather than a time-bound cohort accelerator, offering curated introductions, peer circles of edtech CEOs, live masterclasses, data room support, and access to capital networks. Standard membership costs $500 per month or $5,000 per year (the FAQ puts fees at $5,000 to $6,000 per year and says investors or partners can subsidize them), and StartEd's programs are equity-free. It uses a single common application for all of its programs, with rolling decisions and no published deadlines, and membership can include an optional intro program such as a 5-day intensive. It also runs the annual EDTECH WEEK conference, scheduled for October 13 to 15, 2026 at Columbia University in New York City.
Who this is actually for
Edtech founders, from post-beta startups up to companies with about $5 million in funding or revenue, who want ongoing community, mentorship, and investor connections rather than a fixed accelerator cohort. StartEd accepts companies from anywhere and offers programming both in person and virtually; it is also relevant to operators and investors who attend EDTECH WEEK each October.
StartEd (Started) application deadlines
Common application for StartEd membership and programs, no published deadline: Rolling: applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Verified Oct 1, 2026Source
Frequently asked questions
- When is the next StartEd (Started) application deadline?
- StartEd (Started) accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no single fixed deadline.
- How much does StartEd (Started) invest?
- StartEd (Started) does not publish an investment amount, so we record it as not published.
- How much equity does StartEd (Started) take?
- StartEd (Started) does not publish the equity it takes, so we record it as not published.
- Where is StartEd (Started) located and is it in person?
- StartEd (Started) is based in New York, NY and runs a hybrid program.
- Is StartEd (Started) still active?
- As of our last check on Oct 1, 2026, StartEd (Started) is active.
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Sources
Everything above was checked against these, verified Oct 1, 2026.