By application · For Entrepreneur Support Organizations

Join the global alliance of leading ESOs.

Scale smarter, deliver better, and amplify your impact — with the methodology, technology and network of the Seedstars ecosystem behind your organization.

90countries in the network
250k+community members
500+investors connected
Membership

What members unlock

  • SMART™ Methodology & Certifications
  • SIGMA™ — the AI OS for founder support
  • Preferred access to donors & investors
  • Global network of leading ESOs
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Free to apply · Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Building ecosystems since 2012

250,000+ members in the Seedstars community

500+ investors in the network

$200M assets under management

Why join the Alliance

Do more with the same resources

Membership is designed around one outcome: a stronger, more sustainable ESO with measurably better programs.

01

Increase Revenues

Strengthen your business model with new income streams — licensing, data and financing-linked revenue.

02

Decrease Costs

Deliver more efficiently with the SMART™ methodology and SIGMA™ technology behind your programs.

03

Unlock Access to Finance

Connect your portfolio to Seedstars' global network of donors and 500+ investors.

04

Attract Better Companies

Financing opportunities make your programs the ones ambitious founders apply to first.

05

Elevate Program Quality

AI-powered insights and real-time analytics raise the quality of every cohort you run.

06

Scale Your Impact

Join a global network of leading ESOs sharing data, playbooks and best practices across 90 countries.

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Alliance Components

What you get as a member

Six components, one membership — everything an ESO needs to professionalize and scale founder support.

ESO Leaders Program

A flagship program designed to accelerate your organization's growth and impact.

Coming in 2026

SMART™ Certifications

The academically backed methodology helping entrepreneurs grow revenues up to 30x — with professional certification for your team.

Explore SMART™ →

SIGMA™

The AI operating system for entrepreneurship support: insights, automation and financing tools in one platform.

Discover SIGMA™ →

Ecosystem Mapping Resources

Frameworks and toolkits to identify gaps in your ecosystem and design programs accordingly.

Preferred Access to Donors

Connect with leading donors who are part of the Seedstars network — and strengthen your next proposal.

Preferred Access to Investors

Debt and equity opportunities from Seedstars' global investor network for the companies you support.

Why ESOs Matter

Ecosystems thrive when ESOs are strong

Research shows that Entrepreneur Support Organizations — incubators, accelerators, programs — are the fastest and most direct lever for ecosystem growth, and account for a significant share of the predictive power behind ecosystem success.

#1 driver — support is the top driver of high-growth company creation

Direct impact — accelerators, coworking spaces and startup events directly predict ecosystem strength

Immediate results — policy and human capital matter, but ESOs deliver measurable results now

Trusted by Ecosystem Builders

What members say

"Our experience as a Seedstars ESO has been truly valuable. Their methodological tools have enabled us to strengthen sustainable and scalable business models across LATAM, guiding entrepreneurs toward clear strategies and high-performing teams. Seedstars has been a key ally in our mission to generate real impact."

Sebastián Martínez PérezCEO, AvalTrade

"Collaborating as a mentor with Seedstars was a highly rewarding experience. Thanks to constant experimentation and market action, I saw many entrepreneurs strengthen their business models and strategies, enabling them to evolve significantly."

Mauricio SantacruzTactical Support & Training Programs, AvalTrade
Membership Application

Apply to join the Alliance

The Seedstars ESO Alliance is open to Entrepreneur Support Organizations by application. Leave your details and our team will review your application and get back to you within 2 business days.

No commitment. Your information is only used to process your application.

Application received

Thank you — our team will review your organization and reach out within 2 business days with next steps.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who can join the ESO Alliance?

The Alliance is open to Entrepreneur Support Organizations — incubators, accelerators, hubs and founder-support programs. Every application is reviewed by our team before membership is confirmed.

What does membership include?

Access to SMART™ Methodology certifications, the SIGMA™ platform, ecosystem mapping resources, preferred access to donors and investors, and the global network of leading ESOs — plus the ESO Leaders Program coming in 2026.

Is there a cost to apply?

No — applying is free and takes under two minutes. Membership details and terms are shared with approved organizations.

What happens after I apply?

Our team reviews your application within 2 business days. If your organization is a fit, we schedule an intro call to align on goals and next steps.

Ready to join the Seedstars ESO Alliance?

Become part of a global alliance that equips ESOs with the tools, methodology and network to achieve exponential impact.

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