Capital One Accelerator Program (Mobility, Growth Stage)
Mobility & Transport · Run by Capital One (Capital One Auto) · Dallas, TX
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The facts
All fields verified Sep 28, 2026- Terms model
- Equity-freeProvides support with no cash invested and no equity taken.
- Investment
- Not publishedMobility-focused accelerator run by Capital One Auto for startups in the mobility industry, defined broadly as transporting people and goods: automotive, transit, vehicles, transportation infrastructure and related services such as auto finance. The Growth Stage program is a hybrid cohort for startups with a viable MVP, meeting every two weeks, with 12 industry-focused modules, one-on-one mentoring, pro bono business support and a live pitch at DFW Startup Week; completing it brings the potential of micro funding, with no amount published. The FAQ says there is no application fee or cost to join (travel costs may apply) and Capital One takes no equity. The 2026 cycle's applications closed January 31, 2026, with selection in February, an in-person kickoff in Dallas-Fort Worth in March and the finale in August. A 2027 interest list is open. A separate Idea Stage track is delivered with Builders + Backers.
- Equity taken
- Not publishedMobility-focused accelerator run by Capital One Auto for startups in the mobility industry, defined broadly as transporting people and goods: automotive, transit, vehicles, transportation infrastructure and related services such as auto finance. The Growth Stage program is a hybrid cohort for startups with a viable MVP, meeting every two weeks, with 12 industry-focused modules, one-on-one mentoring, pro bono business support and a live pitch at DFW Startup Week; completing it brings the potential of micro funding, with no amount published. The FAQ says there is no application fee or cost to join (travel costs may apply) and Capital One takes no equity. The 2026 cycle's applications closed January 31, 2026, with selection in February, an in-person kickoff in Dallas-Fort Worth in March and the finale in August. A 2027 interest list is open. A separate Idea Stage track is delivered with Builders + Backers.
- Program length
- Not published
- Format
- Hybrid
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Cohorts per year
- Not published
- Cohort size
- Not published
- Stage focus
- startups with a viable MVP (Growth Stage track)
- Sub-vertical
- mobility: automotive, transit, autonomous driving, auto finance and related services
- Demographic focus
- Not published
- Backers
- Capital One
- Notable alumni
- Not published
Terms notes: Mobility-focused accelerator run by Capital One Auto for startups in the mobility industry, defined broadly as transporting people and goods: automotive, transit, vehicles, transportation infrastructure and related services such as auto finance. The Growth Stage program is a hybrid cohort for startups with a viable MVP, meeting every two weeks, with 12 industry-focused modules, one-on-one mentoring, pro bono business support and a live pitch at DFW Startup Week; completing it brings the potential of micro funding, with no amount published. The FAQ says there is no application fee or cost to join (travel costs may apply) and Capital One takes no equity. The 2026 cycle's applications closed January 31, 2026, with selection in February, an in-person kickoff in Dallas-Fort Worth in March and the finale in August. A 2027 interest list is open. A separate Idea Stage track is delivered with Builders + Backers.
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Terms in plain English
Capital One's mobility accelerator costs nothing to join and takes no equity, according to its FAQ, though participants may pay their own travel to in-person sessions. It does not invest cash up front; companies that complete the program may receive micro funding, with no amount published. The Growth Stage cohort meets every two weeks through 12 industry modules, one-on-one mentoring and pro bono business support, and ends with a live pitch at DFW Startup Week.
Who this is actually for
Mobility startups with a viable MVP, in areas such as automotive, autonomous driving, transit, auto finance and servicing, or data and AI for the mobility industry, that want to get ready to raise and meet investors and industry experts. You should be able to attend an in-person kickoff in Dallas-Fort Worth and the August finale.
Capital One Accelerator Program (Mobility, Growth Stage) application deadlines
2027 cohort, expected based on the 2026 cycle (applications closed January 31, 2026; interest list open): Timing expected, exact dates not yet confirmed.
Verified Sep 28, 2026Source
Frequently asked questions
- When is the next Capital One Accelerator Program (Mobility, Growth Stage) application deadline?
- A specific application window for Capital One Accelerator Program (Mobility, Growth Stage) is not yet published. Timing is expected but not confirmed.
- How much does Capital One Accelerator Program (Mobility, Growth Stage) invest?
- Capital One Accelerator Program (Mobility, Growth Stage) does not publish an investment amount, so we record it as not published.
- How much equity does Capital One Accelerator Program (Mobility, Growth Stage) take?
- Capital One Accelerator Program (Mobility, Growth Stage) does not publish the equity it takes, so we record it as not published.
- Where is Capital One Accelerator Program (Mobility, Growth Stage) located and is it in person?
- Capital One Accelerator Program (Mobility, Growth Stage) is based in Dallas, TX and runs a hybrid program.
- Is Capital One Accelerator Program (Mobility, Growth Stage) still active?
- As of our last check on Sep 28, 2026, Capital One Accelerator Program (Mobility, Growth Stage) is active.
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