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Lair East Labs

Lair East Labs is a startup accelerator based in New York that empowers founders to expand internationally.

New York, NY, USA

Description

Lair East Labs is a global accelerator and early-stage venture platform that helps startups expand into Asia and U.S.–Asia markets. Through its 4-month cohort program, it provides $50,000 in investment for 7% equity, mentorship, cross-border market support, and access to investor and corporate networks to facilitate growth and fundraising in international tech ecosystems.

Eligibility

• Startups raising pre-seed or seed seeking expansion into Asian markets or cross-border growth.
• Founding team with operational capability and a product or early traction.
• Technology startups with scalable business models; no strict revenue minimum publicly listed.

Process

Application Submission: Founders submit via Lair East Labs’ online application portal.

Selection: Review by the Lair East team and ecosystem partners.

Cohort Participation: Accepted companies join the 4-month accelerator with mentorship, investor intros, and market strategy support.

Demo / Partnerships: Founders engage in investor meetings and scaling initiatives.

What an Applicant can Obtain

$50,000 seed investment for 7% equity.
4-month accelerator experience with mentorship and founder support.
Investor introductions to both U.S. and Asian capital networks.
Cross-border scaling guidance and market access.
Network of corporate partners and ecosystem stakeholders.