Ignite 2026

More than a VC firm. We are your catalyst for growth.

1752 Ignite: the startup academy

Ideas, like advice, are cheap. Execution is everything. 1752 Ignite is a 12-week startup academy that takes founders through every critical step of building a company, led by operators who have built, scaled, and raised millions.

Most founders get stuck in cycles of learning, tweaking, and second-guessing. Ignite is where you break through. Each week ends with a deliverable, so you finish with a validated business model, real customer insight, an investor-ready financial model and pitch, and a repeatable system for winning and keeping customers.

The 12 Modules

Founder's dilemma, building your deck, sales fundamentals and pipeline management, channels and retention, business models, pricing, unit economics and metrics, financials, leadership and recruiting, fundraising, due diligence and data room, and law, terms and how VC works.

What You Get

Path to $100K: complete Ignite and you are in position for the GTM Accelerator, Accelerate, or direct investment from us.

$1.3M+ in perks: over $1.3M in credits and discounts made available.

850+ investors and mentors for guidance and introductions.

A private community of 1000+ founders.

Power Hour: a weekly live strategy session, Wednesdays 10-11 AM PT.

Founder Workshops: monthly sessions exclusive to our founders, with an ecosystem guest and live Q&A.

Guest speaker sessions with operators and investors from across the ecosystem.

Self-paced: complete the program on your schedule, with real accountability.

Who It's For

First-time founders in the early stages, especially those working on an MVP, and repeat entrepreneurs who want to move faster. If you have finished YC Startup School, Founder University, or our own Launchpad, Ignite is the next step.

This program has a $1,000 accountability fee, which is fully refundable upon meeting all program requirements, including completing all content and assignments, attending all live mentorship sessions, and applying for funding.

For more information: https://www.1752.vc/ignite