What Does Success Mean at 3BOLTS?
Success means tangible progress. We are committed to tracking our cohort’s growth every step of the way. Our goal is to ensure each startup in our portfolio becomes robust—securing follow-on funding, completing key pilots, accelerating time-to-market, achieving significant valuation growth, and more.
INCUBATOR SUCCESS METRICS
50%+ of catalyst graduates secure a next funding round (Series A or significant seed extension) within 6–12 months post-program – far exceeding industry averages.
100% of incubated startups to complete at least one pilot or proof-of-concept project with an industrial partner during the program.
Cut typical development cycle – time from initial prototype to first industrial deployment – by several months (if not more).
2–3X increase in valuation from pre-catalyst to post-catalyst funding round.
Ready to invest larger seed amounts and participate in follow-on rounds with co-investors to de-risk these companies by advancing them further along the development curve. We can invest up to 5M.
Build With Us
3BOLTS is evaluating a pipeline for our 2025 cohort. We are looking across major value themes, including Applied Artificial Intelligence, Digital/ Analytics, Robotics and, Automation.
