"This report examines the performance of early-stage ventures applying to accelerator programs using various growth metrics before, during, and after acceleration. Based on a unique sample of 2,599 ventures applying to 212 accelerator programs, we compare the trajectories of those that ultimately did and did not participate in these programs to learn more about changes in revenue and financing over time. We also compare outcomes across programs and synthesize insights from interviews with high-performing entrepreneurs and accelerator program managers to understand how acceleration can drive longer-term venture development."

"Este relatório analisa o desempenho de empreendimentos em estágio inicial que se candidataram a programas de aceleração utilizando diversas
métricas de crescimento antes, durante e depois da aceleração. Com base em uma amostra única de 2.599 empreendimentos que se candidataram a 212 programas de aceleração, comparamos as trajetórias daqueles que participaram e não participaram desses programas para aprendermos mais sobre as mudanças na receita e no financiamento ao longo do tempo. Também comparamos resultados entre programas e sintetizamos as contribuições das entrevistas com empreendedores de alto desempenho e gerentes de programas de aceleração para entender como a aceleração pode impulsionar o desenvolvimento de empreendimentos a longo prazo."

"Over the last decade, the maturation of the business landscape has opened new opportunities in Africa, especially the entry of accelerator and incubator programs (AIPs). These AIPs are consistently adapting their models to respond to the ever-changing needs of the ventures they support, and there is a need for existing literature to keep abreast with this dynamism in order to strengthen programming and the ecosystems in which AIPs operate. This knowledge brief explores characteristics of AIPs in East Africa, focusing specifically on Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. It highlights existing practices and perceptions among AIPs to better establish a common understanding of the current AIP landscape, best practices, and key challenges."