Alif
Accelerator San Francisco, United States Run by Alif alif.build
Overview
Backing programme of the San Francisco venture firm Alif for founders at the idea and pre-seed stage. Accepted companies receive investment and partner credits and work alongside the firm's team at its San Francisco office. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
What startups get
Up to US$500K in investment and up to US$750K in partner credits, plus office hours, in-person pop-ups, weekly check-ins, guest lectures, demo days and help with first hires and revenue.
Details
- Type
- Accelerator
- Run by
- Alif
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Format
- Rolling admissions, in person in San Francisco
- Who can apply
- Founders from idea stage to early revenue
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Sectors
- AI
- Status
- Active
- Website
- alif.build
Venture funds
Alif also invests through venture funds managed by Alif.
Notable alumni
About this data
Compiled from the program’s website, announcements, and press reports as of October 9, 2026. Terms, credits, and eligibility change between cohorts; confirm them with the program before applying. Alumni are examples, not a complete list.