Exit to Win Accelerator
If you are an entrepreneur with a revenue-generating tech company, consumer products company, or other growth-oriented business, this program is for you.
Attention Growth Entrepreneurs
Apply to the only 6-week virtual accelerator 100% focused on exit strategy.
Exit to Win – powered by Rutgers Business School’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CUEED) – equips revenue-generating companies with resources to craft an investor-credible exit strategy, including:
- Virtual training
- Best-in-class financial and strategy tools
- 1-1 mentorship
- Networking
- Opportunity for non-dilutive capital
The application deadline is August 1st.
If you’re seeking investment, your business and financial plan must include a credible exit strategy.
Why? Investors only get their money back when there’s a liquidity event or exit. Even the most patient capital wants to know when, how, and how likely they are to see a return.
That’s where Exit to Win comes in.
Our 6-week program helps entrepreneurs close this critical gap — turning exit hopes into clear, actionable strategies investors trust and founders can deliver.
- How investors evaluate exit strategies
- Credible valuations
- Exit strategy design
- Financial plans with exit goal alignment
- Business milestones setting
- Exit strategy presentation with opportunity for non-dilutive capital
FAQs
How much does the program cost?
$300
Who is this for?
Eligible entrepreneurs must meet all or most of this criteria:
- Actively raising equity capital or preparing to raise next round of equity capital
- Revenue generating
- Pitch deck, proforma, term sheets, and other core materials are already in place
- Product-market fit has been established (MVP in market and / or some revenue at minimum)
- Growth or technology businesses (no Main Street or professional services businesses)
Why should I apply?
This is not a “one shot” program. Rutgers University’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) is committed to helping the entrepreneurs over their multiple years and phases of growth – including opportunities with the Urban Entrepreneurs Fund which makes equity investments in growth companies.
When will the program take place?
It begins September 4, 2025 and completes on October 21, 2025.
Where the program take place?
It’s a virtual program held over Zoom.
How often do I need to attend?
It is 6 weeks or programming with a final presentation on October 20, and a follow-on summit on October 21.
What topics will you cover?
We have a robust set of topics that include instruction, application, and 1-1 mentorship. These include:
- How investors evaluate exit strategies
- Credible valuations
- Exit strategy design
- Financial plans with exit goal alignment
- Business milestones setting
- Exit strategy presentation with opportunity for non-dilutive capital
What can I expect from mentors?
Mentors will assist with the financial and strategy planning tools, and provide time, counsel, and connections.