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ENTERPRISE
GROWTH
RESIDENCY

You’ve done the hard part, here’s what’s next.

You've raised seed capital.

You've built a real product.

You have enterprise pilots or early revenue.

Now it's time to scale.

The Enterprise Growth Residency gets you there.

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BUILT FOR THE SERIES A THRESHOLD.

The market has changed. Series A investors no longer fund potential. They fund traction, repeatability, and enterprise conversion.

Most founders are expected to figure out how to build that commercial engine alone — without the networks, mentorship, or runway to do it effectively. Strong companies stall not because the product isn’t working, but because the sales motion never got built.

Most accelerators help you get started. The Enterprise Growth Residency helps you cross the line. It is a 12-month, execution-focused program designed specifically for late seed-stage Enterprise AI & Automation founders ready to build the commercial engine required for Series A.

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What You Get

$50K–$100K Non-Dilutive Capital

Minimum $50K per company.

Up to $100K for high performers. Optional equity investment available case-by-case.

Capital designed for execution — not dilution.

Enterprise Sales Engine Development

Hands-on, operator-led support building a documented and repeatable sales process, sharper pitch narrative, inbound and outbound strategy, pipeline tracking, and customer expansion playbook.

Not classroom theory. Not a workshop series. The real work.

Curated Investor Access

Three structured touchpoints — a private investor speed dating event at Month 2, a mid-program offsite at Month 6, and a Series A readiness event at Month 12.

Curated rooms built for relationship depth — not demo day theatrics.

Specialized Mentor Network

Direct access to enterprise CROs, senior sales operators, Series A investors, founders who’ve raised, and AI domain experts aligned to your sector.

Structured. Accountable. High-caliber.

The Outcome

By Month 12, you will have:

An unlocked, accelerating enterprise pipeline

A commercial engine built to close and expand at scale

Active relationships with Series A investors

A clear, executable path to raise

If execution happens, Series A becomes a conversation — not a question.

Who This Is For

This is not for idea-stage founders.

You’re a fit if you’ve raised $1M–$3M+ in institutional seed capital, have $100K–$500K in ARR, and have completed at least one enterprise pilot — ideally two or more. You have runway, a strong California presence, and you’re building Enterprise AI or Automation tools serving horizontal business functions. You’re planning to raise Series A within 6–12 months of program completion.

You’re ready to build the commercial engine. You just need the infrastructure to do it.

Questions? FAQs here

Why Plug In Ventures

Since 2015, Plug In Ventures has been building infrastructure for underrepresented founders.

1,200+ founders supported

$2M+ non-dilutive grants secured

$30M+ raised by alumni companies

Two thirds of graduates secured paying customers before venture capital

The Enterprise Growth Residency is the next iteration of that work, not a new program starting from scratch, but the evolution of nearly a decade of accelerator programming, refined for founders at the Series A threshold. Think of it as the latest version of something that has been built, tested, and improved over time. The foundation is proven. The focus is sharper.

Founders & Startups that Plugged In & Powered Up

“Participating in Plug In Ventures was an intentional choice to find people who share my background and make friends. I was looking for community, and I found it. Having a place like Plug In Ventures where you get to meet and build community is especially important. It's a non-judgmental place where you get to speak your mind and share ideas. The program helped with making some introductions to potential investors, but more than that, I think the takeaway from me was community and tools.”
Mitchella Gilbert
Mitchella GilbertFounder, OYA Femtech Apparel
2023 Accelerator Alum
"We appreciated the industry experts the program offered. It's helpful to hear people's perspectives. I think having access to a program like this, it allows for a lot of us that have these natural skill sets to build scalable products."
Kameale Terry
Kameale TerryCEO, ChargerHelp!
2023 Cohort Alum
"I thought the high touch, small group experience was very beneficial. Most other accelerators have very large cohorts and it is easy to get lost in the mix. Your team [Plug In Ventures] was amazing about taking the time, energy and focus to invest in each one of us."
Steven Moyo
Steven MoyoCEO, Welfie
2023 Accelerator Alum

Ready to Build Your Commercial Engine?

Applications Now Open

Only 3–4 companies will be selected for our first wave, with additional cohorts to follow.

If you’re building an Enterprise AI company and are ready to install the commercial infrastructure required for Series A — apply before March 31, 2026.

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A big thank you to our partners for supporting our mission and Plug In Ventures’ Accelerator programs.

Previous Mentors

Ray Pedden
Care Innovations
Paul Francis
KIGT
Mamuna Oladipo
Shopify
Jovin Cronin-Wilesmith
Hummingbird
Elkin Salinas
Care Innovations
Cody Peterson
Orreck
Asia Stewart
American Express
Ademola Omotosho
Microsoft

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