Getting a Job at a Startup
Identifying Early Stage Startups
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CB Insights This link opens in a new window
PE, VC, and angel investment database that tracks startups, their investors, and trends and research for the industries they compete in. Offers Expert Collections, analyst-curated lists that highlight the companies you need to know in the most important technology spaces, such as Health Tech, AI, Aerospace & Space Tech, Fintech, Renewable Energy, and many more.
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- Create your own account using your Kellogg email address. SSO is not available for this resource.
- Please note that CB Insights accounts must be renewed after one year. If your account expires, please email CB Insights directly at university@cbinsights.com
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database overview
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PitchBook This link opens in a new window
PitchBook tracks startups, public and private equity markets, including venture capital, private equity, real estate, and M&A. Includes profiles on more than 5 million companies, info on company financials, and contact information. See the Research Center under Library on the left menu for reports on VC and PE investing trends and private company, industry, and technology research reports from PitchBook's analysts.
- Please note that VPN is no longer required to access PitchBook. Log in with your NetID credentials via the Northwestern Online Passport single sign-on (SSO) portal.
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PitchBook FAQs and Glossary
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Watch a brief on how to build a target list of private equity or venture capital firms
Watch a brief on how to build a target list of startups
Startup Incubators & Accelerators
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500 GlobalVC firm with $2.3 billion¹ in AUM investing in globally ambitious founders building fast-growing technology companies.
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1871A Chicago incubator for the city's thriving technology and entrepreneurial ecosystem and the home of nearly 500 early-stage, high-growth digital startups.
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2112Chicago's first incubator focused on the development of entrepreneurs and disruption in entertainment, creative industries, and lifestyle brands.
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Austin Technology Incubator (ATI)Deep tech incubator affiliated with The University of Texas at Austin.
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Entrepreneurship at KelloggOffers Kellogg students a variety of fellowships, stipends, and competitions to support the growth and scaling of entrepreneurial ideas.
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Fashion Tech ConsortiumMembership organization of startups that use digital technologies to transform industries, upgrade systems and processes and shrinking production cycle times.
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French Tech VisaA visa for Start-Up Founders, Tech Talents & Tech Investors willing to join France.
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gener8tor Sustainability AcceleratorAccelerating and investing in sustainability and climate tech startups.
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IdealabFounded in 1996, Idealab is the longest running technology incubator, creating over 150 companies with more than 45 IPOs and acquisitions.
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Impact EngineInvestment advisor building and managing VC and PE portfolios that drive positive impact in economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and health equity.
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Innovation WorksHelping software, hardware, and life sciences startups throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania get to their next stage of growth.
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LA Cleantech IncubatorLACI brings people together to create an inclusive green economy. Empowering startups, convening partnerships, building community.
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Launch AcademyDesigned for tech startups looking to learn and grow with fellow entrepreneurs driven to build global technology businesses.
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Launch Academy Maple Startup Visa ProgramTargets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build innovative and sustainable businesses in Canada.
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MATTERGlobal healthcare startup incubator, community nexus and corporate innovation accelerator headquartered in Chicago.
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Startup CanadaConnecting Canada’s entrepreneurs with the tools, community, and support they need to start and build their businesses.
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Tech RanchVenture accelerator comprised of a global ecosystem of entrepreneurs, businesses, investors and community leaders.
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Urban-XURBAN-X is a venture accelerator founded by MINI in partnership with SOSV. We educate, invest in and advocate for startups who are shaping the future of cities through technology and design.
Startup Job Boards & Opportunities
Jobs at Portfolio Companies
Startup Job Boards
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Welcome to the JungleRegister to receive matches tailored to your preferences from the most exciting, innovative, and fast-moving companies.
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Remote Startups Hiring NowList compiled by Remotive - company that helps tech professionals go remote.
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StillHiring.today: Tech Companies Still HiringCommunity-sourced list of tech companies who are still hiring.
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Torch Capital Talent ConnectConnecting talent affected by layoffs due to Coronavirus with employers looking to hire.
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Wellfound: Startup JobsFormerly AngelList Talent. Browse over 130k remote & local jobs at the world's most innovative startups - from seed stage to post-IPO.