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Program Type: In-person
Location: Atlanta, GA
Investment: $100,000
Equity Taken: 7.5%
Program Duration: 12 weeks
Stage: High-growth startups
Industry of Focus: Fintech and related industries

Key Highlights

Program Overview

Pinnacle Atlanta Innovation Accelerator, powered by gener8tor and sponsored by Pinnacle Financial Partners, is a 12-week program based in Atlanta focusing on fintech and related industries. It invests $100,000 in up to five high-growth startups annually. The program provides a high-touch, concierge accelerator experience, leveraging a vast network of mentors, technologists, financial leaders, angel investors, and venture capitalists.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Exclusion

Startups must be majority owned by underserved founders as defined by the SBA. This includes women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, or those from low-income communities. Startups in gambling, cannabis, or other vice-related sectors are excluded.

Investment Details

• Investment Amount: $100,000
• Equity: 7.5% via Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE)

Benefits Details and Perks/Credits

• Access to gener8tor’s global network of mentors and investors
• Over $1M in deals and perks from vendors like IBM Cloud, Amazon, PayPal, Zendesk, Hubspot, and Microsoft
• One-on-one meetings with 100+ connections, including serial entrepreneurs and industry experts
• Exclusive showcase pitch reception to investors and community members
• Individualized coaching and mentorship, including bi-weekly sessions

Program Format

• Duration: 12 weeks
• Includes mentorship, bi-weekly one-on-one meetings, and coaching sessions
• Showcase event at the end to pitch participating companies

Location or Relocation Requirements

Startups must be based in or permanently relocate to Atlanta. They must have a significant business nexus to DeKalb, Cobb, Fulton, or Gwinnett Counties and commit to in-person participation.

Cohort Size and Program Frequency

• Cohort Size: Up to 5 companies annually
• Program Start: Fall 2025 (next cohort)

Requirements Related to Users, Revenue, or LOIs:
Startups must exhibit scalable business models with significant economic impact potential. Generating revenue or having a clear path to adoption is encouraged.

Post-Program Engagement

Participation builds connections with gener8tor alumni and provides access to its extensive network of mentors and investors.

Company Types Requirements

Startups must operate within fintech or related industries and align with eligibility criteria, including location and ownership structure.

Founding Team Preferences

Priority is given to passionate and dedicated founders solving impactful problems, particularly those underrepresented in traditional venture ecosystems.

Pinnacle Atlanta Innovation Accelerator, powered by gener8tor and sponsored by Pinnacle Financial Partners, invests in up to five companies per year focused on fintech or related industry. Each startup selected for the 12-week program receives a $100,000 investment and a high-touch, concierge accelerator experience.

To be eligible, startups must be majority owned by underserved* founders as defined by the SBA, have a significant business nexus to DeKalb, Cobb, Fulton, or Gwinnett Counties, and operate within the fintech or related industries.