Irongate Accelerator
We fund bold ideas
& real businesses.
Startups, small businesses, and individuals with a goal. Capital from $50K to $250K. 20 founding spots — most are gone.
No thanks, I'll look around first
Irongate Accelerator
Startups, small businesses, and individuals with a goal. Capital from $50K to $250K. 20 founding spots — most are gone.
No thanks, I'll look around firstWe respond to every submission within 10 business days. No spam. No bots.
Thank you for sharing your idea with Irongate Accelerator.
A real person will review your submission and respond within 10 business days.
Irongate Accelerator — Est. 2026 · United States
Irongate Accelerator provides capital and hands-on support to founders, small business owners, and individuals with a clear goal and the drive to execute. We back real businesses — not just tech companies.
Who We Serve
We invest in three distinct profiles — tech founders, small business owners, and individuals with a defined financial or entrepreneurial goal.
Founders building scalable businesses across any industry — from technology to consumer goods, healthcare to logistics. If you have a product, early traction, and ambition, we want to hear from you.
Established small and medium enterprises looking to expand, modernize operations, open new locations, hire key staff, or fund working capital for growth. You don't need to be "disrupting" anything — just building something real.
High-potential individuals with a defined financial or entrepreneurial goal — launching a first business, acquiring a franchise, funding a side business into a full-time venture, or purchasing income-producing assets.
Investment Thesis
Whether you run a barbershop, a SaaS company, or are buying your first rental property — we ask the same core questions.
We invest in people first. Discipline, clarity of purpose, and a track record of following through matter far more than a polished pitch deck.
We look for genuine demand — customers who already have this problem and are actively paying (or would pay) to solve it. Real markets, not imagined ones.
We want to see how the money works. Whether it's a 40% restaurant margin or a SaaS gross margin, there must be a credible path to profit and eventual return.
What every deal must have
The Fund
The people behind Irongate Accelerator. Each member brings capital, real-world operating experience, and a network built over decades.
Known globally as "Mr. Wonderful," Kevin O'Leary is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and television personality with decades of experience building and scaling businesses across finance, technology, and consumer brands.
Billionaire entrepreneur, investor, and co-star of Shark Tank, Mark Cuban has built and sold multiple companies and invested in hundreds of startups. He brings relentless drive, sharp market instincts, and a deep belief in backing real people with real ideas.
Our Portfolio
A snapshot of the founders, owners, and individuals we've invested in and helped grow.
How It Works
Our process works for everyone — whether you're pitching a startup or asking for capital to open your second location.
Fill out our application. Tell us who you are, what you're building or growing, and how much you need. Takes about 10 minutes.
A 30–45 minute call with one of our members. We focus on your goal, your plan, your numbers, and whether we're the right fit.
We review your financials, verify key claims, and speak to references if needed. We're thorough but not slow — usually done in 1–2 weeks.
If we're in, we issue a term sheet within 5 days of completing diligence. Funds hit your account within 2–3 weeks of signing.
Limited Enrollment
We are opening a founding cohort of 20 members — investors, operators, and professionals who want a seat at the table inside Irongate Accelerator from day one.
Founding members lock in permanent benefits and preferred economics, and have a direct say in how this group operates — before enrollment closes for good.
Founding members receive preferential carry and fee structures that will not be available to members who join after this cohort closes.
You see and vote on every investment opportunity before it's offered to outside co-investors or the broader network.
Help define our investment criteria, deal terms, and portfolio focus areas. Founding members have a real voice in how this group operates.
Access to a curated private community of accredited investors, operators, and deal-finders across the United States.
Your founding membership and its associated benefits are permanent — regardless of how the fund grows or who joins after you.
Investment Terms
We structure each deal based on what makes sense for the applicant — equity, revenue share, convertible note, or a simple loan with profit participation.
From $10,000 for individual goals to $250,000 for scaling startups and SMEs. We lead or co-invest depending on round size.
Equity, SAFE, convertible note, revenue-share, or profit participation — we pick the structure that fits the business type and stage.
Equity stakes for startups; revenue or profit share agreements for SMEs and individuals. Terms are negotiated case by case.
Every investment comes with access to our member network, monthly check-ins, and introductions to customers, partners, and future investors.
We reserve the right to participate in future rounds for startup investments to maintain our ownership position as you raise more capital.
Application to term sheet in 2–4 weeks. We respect your time and give you a clear answer — not a slow fade.
Funding Application
Startups, SMEs, and individuals all welcome. Takes about 10 minutes.
Thank you for applying to Irongate Accelerator.
A real person will review your submission and
reach out within 10 business days.