Santa Monica, CA - October 21, 2025 - Pegasus Angel Accelerator is proud to announce that its Ignite Startup Academy has been named one of the Top Startup Programs of 2025, just months after its debut.
Launched earlier this year, Ignite was created to uplift the startup ecosystem while solving a challenge Pegasus faced: overwhelming demand for its flagship Accelerate program, which invests $100,000 into early-stage startups. Many applicants showed strong potential but weren’t quite investment-ready. Rather than turn them away, Pegasus built Ignite—a 12-week, execution-focused program designed to help founders level up, gain traction, and remain on Pegasus’ radar for future funding.
“Ignite is for founders who have the vision but need the frameworks, connections, and momentum to reach the next stage,” said Lucas J. Pols, General Partner at Pegasus Angel Accelerator. “We don’t just invest in great startups—we help create them.”
Founder Success Stories
Early graduates of Ignite are already seeing results.
“I found immense value in the program—especially the sales module. It made me realize I needed to completely rethink my sales approach.” – Antonis, CEO & Co-Founder of Givelink
“The program kicks you around in the best way possible. It’s rigorous, fantastic, and I enjoy it a lot. The live sessions with Taissa Maleh, Venture Partner at Pegasus, are a highlight for me.” – Steve, CEO & Founder of New Day Therapeutics
The Ignite Advantage
Pegasus Ignite is a self-paced yet highly accountable program covering every mission-critical aspect of building and scaling a startup—from team dynamics and sales strategies to financial modeling and fundraising prep. Founders benefit from:
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Expert-Led Curriculum – Lessons from seasoned investors and founders who’ve built, scaled, and exited successful ventures.
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High-Impact Mentorship – Weekly tactical guidance from operators with real fundraising and scaling experience.
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Elite Founder Network – Access to a powerful community of entrepreneurs and investors.
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$1M+ in Perks – Exclusive discounts, credits, and tools to accelerate growth.
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Path to Funding – Graduates are well-positioned for up to $100K investment from Pegasus and entry into higher-level tracks.
With rolling admissions, founders can apply and start at any time, giving them 24/7 access to materials, community, and mentorship. By the end, graduates leave with a validated business model, refined pitch, and the confidence to approach investors.
About Pegasus Angel Accelerator
Pegasus is the #1 investment and growth acceleration firm in Southern California dedicated to identifying and scaling high-potential startups. Combining strategic capital with deep industry expertise, Pegasus helps transform innovative businesses into market leaders. Headquartered in Santa Monica, the firm’s team of seasoned entrepreneurs, operators, and investors brings decades of experience building and scaling successful companies.
Learn more at pegasusangelaccelertor.com
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