{"id":769850,"date":"2025-10-21T09:11:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T09:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=769850"},"modified":"2025-10-21T09:11:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T09:11:02","slug":"pegasus-ignite-named-top-startup-program-of-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/pegasus-ignite-named-top-startup-program-of-2025_769850.html","title":{"rendered":"Pegasus Ignite Named Top Startup Program of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right;  width:250px; padding:8px 10px 10px 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/10\/1760557838.jpg\" style=\"border:none !important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" title=\"Pegasus Ignite Named Top Startup Program of 2025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/10\/1760557838.jpg\" alt=\"Pegasus Ignite Named Top Startup Program of 2025\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-style:italic; padding:8px 0px;\">Pegasus Angel Accelerator\u2019s Ignite Startup Academy has been named one of the Top Startup Programs of 2025 just months after launch. Created to support promising founders, Ignite is a 12-week, execution-focused track covering sales, fundraising, financial modeling, and more\u2014taught by seasoned investors and operators.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Santa Monica, CA &#8211; October 21, 2025 &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusangelaccelerator.com\/?utm_source=pr&amp;utm_medium=google&amp;utm_campaign=ABNews\">Pegasus Angel Accelerator<\/a> is proud to announce that its <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusangelaccelerator.com\/ignite?utm_source=pr&amp;utm_medium=google&amp;utm_campaign=ABNews\">Ignite Startup Academy<\/a> has been named one of the Top Startup Programs of 2025, just months after its debut.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">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&rsquo;t quite investment-ready. Rather than turn them away, Pegasus built Ignite&mdash;a 12-week, execution-focused program designed to help founders level up, gain traction, and remain on Pegasus&rsquo; radar for future funding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;Ignite is for founders who have the vision but need the frameworks, connections, and momentum to reach the next stage,&rdquo; said Lucas J. Pols, General Partner at Pegasus Angel Accelerator. &ldquo;We don&rsquo;t just invest in great startups&mdash;we help create them.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Founder Success Stories<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Early graduates of Ignite are already seeing results.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;I found immense value in the program&mdash;especially the sales module. It made me realize I needed to completely rethink my sales approach.&rdquo; &ndash; Antonis, CEO &amp; Co-Founder of Givelink<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;The program kicks you around in the best way possible. It&rsquo;s rigorous, fantastic, and I enjoy it a lot. The live sessions with Taissa Maleh, Venture Partner at Pegasus, are a highlight for me.&rdquo; &ndash; Steve, CEO &amp; Founder of New Day Therapeutics<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Ignite Advantage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pegasus <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusangelaccelerator.com\/ignite?utm_source=pr&amp;utm_medium=google&amp;utm_campaign=ABNews\">Ignite<\/a> is a self-paced yet highly accountable program covering every mission-critical aspect of building and scaling a startup&mdash;from team dynamics and sales strategies to financial modeling and fundraising prep. Founders benefit from:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p>Expert-Led Curriculum &ndash; Lessons from seasoned investors and founders who&rsquo;ve built, scaled, and exited successful ventures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>High-Impact Mentorship &ndash; Weekly tactical guidance from operators with real fundraising and scaling experience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Elite Founder Network &ndash; Access to a powerful community of entrepreneurs and investors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>$1M+ in Perks &ndash; Exclusive discounts, credits, and tools to accelerate growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Path to Funding &ndash; Graduates are well-positioned for up to $100K investment from Pegasus and entry into higher-level tracks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About Pegasus Angel Accelerator<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">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&rsquo;s team of seasoned entrepreneurs, operators, and investors brings decades of experience building and scaling successful companies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Learn more at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusangelaccelerator.com\/?utm_source=pr&amp;utm_medium=google&amp;utm_campaign=ABNews\">pegasusangelaccelertor.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/venturevoicemedia.com_164226.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">VentureVoice Media<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Mila Hart<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=pegasus-ignite-named-top-startup-program-of-2025\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>City:<\/strong> Los Angeles<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/venturevoicemedia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">venturevoicemedia.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=pegasus-ignite-named-top-startup-program-of-2025\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pegasus Angel Accelerator\u2019s Ignite Startup Academy has been named one of the Top Startup Programs of 2025 just months after launch. 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