Redwood City is a key part of Silicon Valley's startup environment, offering programs for new companies. These programs support founders in various fields, from education technology to global expansion.

For example, Sozo Ventures helps US companies go global and has made over 60 investments. In the education space, Imagine K12 has supported more than 50 companies, leading to over a dozen exits.

Below is our list of the best 6 accelerators and incubators in Redwood City.

Failory's Top 6 Picks

Focused exclusively on the education sector, Imagine K12 provides early-stage EdTech startups with critical resources and mentorship. Now operating as part of Y Combinator, they have helped launch industry-leading companies like ClassDojo, Remind, and Panorama Education.

Year Founded2011
FoundersNolan Amy, Geoff Ralston, Tim Brady, Alan Louie
Nº of Investments53
Nº of Exits14

Focusing on the wireless and internet sectors, Vodafone Ventures invests in companies from seed to mid-stage. Beyond just capital, they offer portfolio companies strategic guidance and deep industry expertise drawn from a global telecommunications background.

Year Founded2000
FoundersGerry Whent, Ernest Harrison
Nº of Investments27
Nº of Exits13

Sozo Ventures provides multi-stage venture capital to US-based technology companies, focusing on their strategic expansion into global markets. Through its deep network of Japanese corporations, it has helped category leaders like Coinbase and Zoom successfully enter and scale within Asia.

Year Founded2012
FoundersKoichiro Nakamura, Phil Wickham
Nº of Investments68
Nº of Exits12

Envestnet Yodlee Incubator helps entrepreneurs launch disruptive products that leverage transactional financial data. Its six-month program is designed for founders in the FinTech and Big Data spaces looking to build new B2B and B2C applications.

Year Founded2014
Founders
Nº of Investments38
Nº of Exits8
Program TypeOnline
Duration (Weeks)20

Motus Ventures invests in early-stage companies building the next generation of transportation technology. They focus on startups creating the core components for an ecosystem of smarter, more connected vehicles.

Year Founded2012
FoundersRobert Seidl, Jim DiSanto
Nº of Investments27
Nº of Exits7
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6. Mach49

Mach49 specializes in helping global corporations build their own high-potential ventures from the ground up. By leveraging a company's existing talent, customers, and innovation, they create a sustainable pipeline of new businesses for established enterprises.

Year Founded2014
FoundersJames Beriker, Jason Yotopoulos, Russ Lampert, Brad Sharek, Linda Yates
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