AltaLab Fall 2026 Batch

A practical program led by Igor Ryabenkiy, a VC behind 10+ unicorns, including Deel, Miro, PandaDoc and others. Work one-on-one with Igor Ryabenkiy, and the AltaLab team to strengthen the fundamentals that drive long-term success. Learn how to focus your resources, align your team, sharpen your communication with customers and investors, and make better decisions. Applications close: September 4, 2026 Who it is for: Founders with an ideaYou have an idea, a problem you want to solve, or the conviction that something should exist.Founders searching for product-market fitYou've launched. There are pilots, first users, maybe first revenue — but you're not sure yet what's actually working.Founders raising and scalingYou have traction and you’re talking to investors — or about to. But growth has slowed, the story has drifted, or the team is pulling in different directions. How it works: Stage 1 - Online SprintIn three weeks, learn the fundamentals of building a successful company in the AI era through practical sessions and daily work on your own startup.Stage 2 - Founder Residency*Selected teams continue into a hands-on residency with one-on-one support, workshops, masterclasses, and community events. Stage 3 - Build with AlltaLabWork with the AltaLab team to strengthen your product, go-to-market strategy, fundraising readiness, and execution. Selected teams have a path to a $50K SAFE investment dedicated to GTM. or Scale with AltaIR CapitalCompanies with strong traction can move directly into investment conversations with AltaIR Capital and can receive up to $500.000 in funding to accelerate their growth. *Participation at every stage starting from Founder Residency involves advisory options — full details in our FAQ below. About AltaIR Capital: $600M assets under management400+ companies backed10+ unicornsTop 1% among VC firms globally (Dealroom, 2026) The previous cohorts, at a glance: 250+ teams successfully completed the Online Sprint30 teams were selected for Founder Residency💸 10 teams received investment offers 🚨 To apply for the cohort, please visit our website: altalab.ai/apply Frequently Asked Questions: Is the program online?Stage 1 is online. Founders who complete the Sprint may be invited into Founder Residency, which combines online and in-person work — bootcamps, Demo Days, and events across Europe and the United States. If invited, participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses.Is the program free?The Online Sprint is free. Later stages involve advisory options. Founder Residency includes a 1% advisory option. If you're invited into deeper, longer-term support after Founder Residency, that involves an additional 2%.How long does the Online Sprint last?The Online Sprint lasts three weeks, from September 7 to September 27.Can my startup receive funding through AltaLab?Yes. During Stage 3, depending on your company's stage, progress, and investment readiness, you will be considered for one of two funding paths:• $50,000 through a SAFE investment to help validate and accelerate your go-to-market strategy.• Up to $500,000 in investment from AltaIR Capital for companies who are growing and are ready to scale.All investment decisions are made by AltaIR Capital's investment committee on a case-by-case basis.Do I need a co-founder?No, solo founders and founding teams are equally welcome. Whether you build alone or with co-founders is your call, not a condition of the program.Do I need traction?No, there's no traction requirement.Can founders apply from anywhere?Yes. AltaLab is a global program. We look for founders building companies with the potential to scale globally and create impact beyond a single local market.Can I apply if I'm not building in one of AltaIR Capital's focus areas?Yes. AltaLab is open to ambitious founders across industries. The methodology we teach applies regardless of what you're building.AltaIR Capital primarily invests in area…