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YEP! Your destination
is Silicon Valley.
Claim your boarding pass to the US market.
A results-driven acceleration program with an investment fund for mature Ukrainian startups ready to build real traction and raise American capital.
What’s on
the Table

Physical Presence
4–6 weeks co-living in San Francisco
Co-working in the Bay Area
Curated local agenda and ecosystem immersion

Elite Network
Warm intros to US-based VCs and angel
syndicates
Events with Alchemist, 500 Global, Antler,
Berkeley Haas, and Plug and Play
Mentorship from founders who successfully
scaled in the US

Hands-on support to accelerate your US market entry.
Why it’s worth it
YEP Accelerator won't just teach you about the US
market – we take you there.
Designed for founders beyond experimentation, with a solid product and paying customers. We provide infrastructure, network, warm intros, and VC access to make US expansion real.

During the program you will:
Generate real US leads
Build a scalable outbound pipeline
Navigate Silicon Valley networking
Secure meetings with customers and investors

Investment
fund
Soft commitments from partner VCs at Demo Day
$1,5M
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High standards for a high-stakes market.
The Entry Bar
Ready Product & Traction:
Paying customers using your product
B2B SaaS Focus:
Strong scaling potential (exceptional B2C considered)
US Intent:
Priority market in the next 12 months
Fundraising Mode:
Preparing to raise in the US
Fluent English:
At least one founder can confidently sell




Coworking
Coliving
Work from curated coworking space in the heart of the Bay Area startup ecosystem. Connect with founders, investors, and operators while building your US traction.
Stay together with other founders in a curated coliving space in San Francisco. Live, exchange ideas, and build relationships that often become long-term partnerships.

The Deal
We believe every startup is unique in traction, stage, and valuation
Yes, it’s an equity-based program. We provide significant non-financial value—bringing you to SF and unlocking a top Silicon Valley network. In exchange, we take a standard advisory-level equity stake, negotiated case by case.
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We don’t force a one-size-fits-all terms. We use flexible instruments aligned with your next funding round, with terms negotiated individually.
Experts & Mentors
The Network Behind Your US Landing
Advisory Board



Partners
The Acceleration Program is supported by the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund, which invests in a competitive economy to create strong, prosperous, and secure business opportunities.
GOORT creates a community-powered launchpad that empowers startups, fosters collaboration, and unlocks access to Silicon Valley’s resources, networks, and capital.
Investment Fund Partners




Ecosystem partners


Mazepa League




Residency hub partner

Core Program Partners

Alumni Success Stories






