Cuatrecasas Acelera the first European startup accelerator promoted by a law firm. Its objective is to promote projects through a 4-month program in which it provides legal advice from all areas of law/legal practices that startups require, with the goal of working on legal strategies that facilitate the growth of startups..
WHICH STARTUPS CAN APPLY?
Startups with legal challenges arising from …
TECHNOLOGY
REGULATED SECTORES
BUSINESS MODEL
and from the following areas
Crypto asset solutions, financial distribution and payments. Projects with Blockchain.
Digital therapies, health apps, medical devices, diagnostics. Projects with IA, 3D Print or Robotics.
IA, Nanotechnology, Cloud Computing and Space Technology. Sectors such as Media or Gaming.
Projects of Green Hydrogen, Vehicle-to-Grid or CO2 Capture.
B2B, Health or Auto. Projects with IA, Big Data or IoT. Sandbox support.
Discover how we have helped startups in these sectors on the Innovando con Startups podcast series
Early & Growth stages
Have at least one functional MVP
Solid work team
Innovative solution and market oriented
Benefits of joining the program
Accelerate and validate your legal strategy.
Equity free program.
Get to know the Cuatrecasas ecosystem and multiply your chances of attracting new customers.
TIMELINE
1. APPLICATION
May 13 to June 23, 2024
You can apply to the program using the form available on our website.
May 29 and June 4 | We are holding Jornadas legales para Startups in Barcelona and Madrid, respectively
2. EVALUATION
June 24 to July 21, 2024
After the application deadline, the evaluation committee made up of partners and support staff will review all the applications and then inform the startups that have been shortlisted (20-25 startups).
3. SELECTION WEEK
September 2024
The shortlisted startups will make their pitch to the Cuatrecasas ACELERA selection committee. After evaluating the presentations, the committee will select (September, 16) the six startups for the accelerator program.
4. LET’S START
September 2024
A bootcamp will kick off the Acceleration program in September. The startups will meet their legal mentor, receive legal and business training, and run investment simulations.
5. DEMO DAY!
February 2025
After several months of intense work and progress, the startups from the Acceleration Program will participate in a closing event with investors, clients and players from the startup ecosystem.
mentors supporting you
Mentors that are part of the Cuatrecasas ecosystem Accelerates
Jorge Canta
Cuatrecasas Partner – Financial and Regulatory area
Legal and financial advisor for projects
Diana Rivera
Cuatrecasas Partner – Venture Capital
Legal advisor for projects
José Luis Gaudier
Cuatrecasas Partner – Taxation
Legal advisor for projects
Álvaro Bourkaib
Cuatrecasas Partner- IP & Tech
Legal advisor for projects
Rebeca Rodríguez
Cuatrecasas Partner – Insurtech
Legal advisor for projects
Iñigo Egea
Cuatrecasas Senior Associate – Taxation of Digital Assets
Legal advisor for projects
Ariadna Casanueva
Cuatrecasas Senior Associate – Healthtech
Legal advisor for projects
Miguel Sánchez Monjo
Cuatrecasas Partner – Financial and Regulatory area
Legal advisor for projects
Juan Carlos Hernanz
Cuatrecasas partner – Energy
Legal advisor for projects
Nuno Lima Da Luz
Cuatrecasas Senior Associate – New Technologies
Legal advisor of projects
Ruth Duque
Cuatrecasas Partner – Insurtech
Legal advisor of projects
Vasco Bivar
Cuatrecasas Partner – Venture Capital
Legal advisor of projects
Elena Cuatrecasas
Cuatrecasas Partner – Healthtech
Legal advisor of projects
Isabel Gandoy
Cuatrecasas Partner – Venture Capital
Legal advisor of projects
Valentín García
Cuatrecasas Partner – Labor and Employment
Legal advisor of projects
Jose María Martínez
Cuatrecasas Associate – Labor and Employment
Legal advisor of projects
Joana Mota
Cuatrecasas Partner – New technologies
Legal advisor of projects
Joana Silveira
Cuatrecasas Partner – Healthtech
Legal advisor of projects
