ICON Accelerator

ICON Accelerator is a non-profit organization based in Palo Alto, California, and Israel, dedicated to bridging tech ecosystems by connecting Israeli startups with US investors, executives, and networks to facilitate their expansion into the American market. Through its SV101 accelerator program, it has supported 115 startups across 12 batches since 2016, resulting in 151 alumni. The accelerator boasts 21 exits and 2 unicorns, with notable alumni including Granulate, acquired by Intel for $650 million, Verbit, valued at $2 billion, and Epsagon, acquired by Cisco for $500 million. The organization's leadership includes CEO Noa Topaz and co-chairs Oren Zeev and Adam Nash, with portfolio company Nilus also recognized. ICON Accelerator was founded in 2014 by Yasmin Lukatz. Its business model centers on non-profit organization funded through partnerships, community support, and possibly grants or donations, no revenue model specified.