Lair East Labs is a startup accelerator based in New York that empowers founders to expand internationally.
Our Mission
Founders face a relentless uphill battle. That’s why we at Lair East Labs are dedicated to supporting founders, wherever they are in the world.
Lair East Labs is a springboard: we propel founders along their growth trajectory by leveraging acceleration, investment and an international community of like-minded entrepreneurs.
We believe that without founders there is no innovation. And without innovation, we won’t be able to meet the challenges of tomorrow. We support founders in building successful and sustainable ventures that solve global problems.
We are founders accelerating founders.
What Is Special About Us?
- Cross-border Acceleration: Our extensive international connections make us a bridge between the US and Asia, giving founders access to large and rapidly developing markets.
- Long-term Partnership: We are devoted partners looking to build fruitful and supportive relationships with founders beyond the accelerator program period.
- Tailored Approach: We tailor our investors, mentors and guidance specifically for every portfolio company. What matters most to us is that we help you create a positive and valuable societal impact.
What Do We Value?
- Diversity: Everyone deserves equal opportunity to achieve success. We foster an environment of inclusivity that prioritizes ideas over origins and brings together people from around the world.
- Innovation: Innovation is the engine that drives change. We look for founders who see the world’s imperfections as an opportunity to innovate and transform industries.
- Impact: Financial returns are no longer enough. We support founders who actively pursue positive change to create a cleaner, fairer and more sustainable future.
- Global Perspective: The world is more connected than ever. We back founders with a global vision and then leverage our international network and resources to pave the road to success.