Iterative
Iterative is a Singapore-based accelerator that invests in early-stage startups across Southeast Asia and South Asia. It invests US$150K to $500K upfront, with no program fees, and runs two 3-month batches a year that end with a Demo Day for investors. It is sector-agnostic and takes companies at any stage, including ideas.
At a glance
Iterative key facts
- Investment
- $500K
- Deal terms
- US$150K to $500K invested in full on admission for roughly 10-15% equity; no milestones, clawbacks or program fees. Instrument and valuation not published.
- Duration
- 3 months (12 weeks)
- Format
- Hybrid
- Headquarters
- Singapore
- Cohort locations
- Singapore
- Stage
- idea, pre-seed, seed
- Sectors
- general
- Application cycle
- 2 batches a year (Winter: February-May; Summer: mid-year)
Verified November 4, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
Applications are open for the Winter 2027 batch (February to May 2027). Iterative has not published the deadline; its apply page offers an email reminder 1 month before it. Each batch opens with a 4-day in-person orientation, and the rest is remote.
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Notable alumni
- CoderSchool
- GoZayaan
- Ferne Health
- 1Export
FAQ
Applying to Iterative
- How much does Iterative invest?
- Iterative's standard deal: US$150K to $500K invested in full on admission for roughly 10-15% equity; no milestones, clawbacks or program fees. Instrument and valuation not published.
- When is the Iterative application deadline?
- Application cycle: 2 batches a year (Winter: February-May; Summer: mid-year). Applications are open for the Winter 2027 batch (February to May 2027). Iterative has not published the deadline; its apply page offers an email reminder 1 month before it. Each batch opens with a 4-day in-person orientation, and the rest is remote.
- Where is Iterative based?
- Iterative is headquartered in Singapore. The program runs hybrid.
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