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A New Kind of ​Accelerator

LBV is a new kind of accelerator. Nimble and gritty, like the startups we are searching for. We don’t just provide capital and forget about you – if you are accepted into LBV you become part of our family, and every family member is going to have a unique experience. We are looking for companies that can uniquely benefit from game-changing situations we can create for you when we roll up our sleeves.

Social Impact by Design

Here at LBV we have arrived at a hypothesis that shapes us deeply. Rather than making money and waiting until retirement to become a philanthropist, we believe in social impact by design. We believe some of the best ideas can both generate profits AND make an impact on things like upward mobility. We believe diversity & inclusion isn’t about checking some box that allows you into the club, rather when properly embraced becomes a competitive advantage in building new products.

Want to apply for Cohort 1

LBV is looking for great companies that are disrupting their industry. The following are just some of the characteristics that we place a premium on:

Unique Innovation

LBV isn’t just looking for interesting ideas, we are looking for the next disruptions that will power what your industry will look like for years to come. We are looking for where the puck is going to be.

Killer Teams

Teams are the X-factor that determines startup success and failure. We aren’t just looking for the top talent, but that the right people are on the bus, and that they combine to create a high performing team.

Extreme Dedication

It isn’t just about having a great idea and team. We are looking for teams that can best be defined by the term extreme dedication. Waking up every day with their skin in the game, and an unparalleled commitment to results.

The Charlotte Way

In Charlotte we don’t just cut checks when someone jots down an idea. It’s about discipline. Ideating, monetizing and growing based on measurable outcomes.

Improving the Community

We like companies that make money, but we love companies that do so while finding ways to improve the communities they operate in.

Maximizing Capital

We love companies that know exactly how much capital they need to find measurable success, and have extreme discipline in how that plan, execute and track to those needs.