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Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator
ERA was co-founded in 2010 by Murat Aktihanoglu, Jonathan Axelrod, and Charlie Kemper to provide early-stage capital and operational support from a...
Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator
ERA was co-founded in 2010 by Murat Aktihanoglu, Jonathan Axelrod, and Charlie Kemper to provide early-stage capital and operational support from a central co-working space at 40 West 25th Street in Manhattan. The firm has since evolved a parallel venture structure through a series of related funds — the ERA Investors Fund series — and a climate-focused vehicle branded Remarkable Ventures. The core program invests $150,000 via a 6% post-money SAFE across two annual cohorts. Follow-on capital is available through Remarkable Ventures and dedicated expansion funds such as Entrepreneurs Expansion Fund IV LP. The portfolio spans enterprise software, fintech, digital health, and adtech, with confirmed outcomes including adtech platform TripleLift, telehealth company Thirty Madison, insuretech firm Nayya, and e-commerce subscription business Bespoke Post. ERA companies source demand-generation partnerships and co-investor syndicates with firms like Greycroft, and maintain a footprint across the United States with concentrations in New York and distributed tech hubs. Aktihanoglu and Axelrod lead an operating team of roughly a dozen professionals supplemented by venture partners, resident CTOs, and a network of over 500 mentors. The firm is also a member of the New York Consortium for Space Technology. In May 2024, the firm highlighted portfolio award recipients including a Forbes 30 Under 30 listing for alumnus Sarah Ganzenmuller. The non-profit Entrepreneurs Roundtable sits alongside the for-profit accelerator as a separate entity supporting the wider New York founder ecosystem. ERA's structural distinction is the co-located accelerator plus multi-fund venture architecture: portfolio companies start inside a four-month program at the firm's own Flatiron District headquarters, then transition to the Remarkable Ventures and ERA Investors fund series for follow-on rounds. This creates an unbroken capital path from SAFE through Series A that few other city-anchored accelerators replicate with proprietary funds rather than partner LP capital.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
40 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10010, United States
Principals
Murat Aktihanoglu
Co-founder and Managing Partner
Jonathan Axelrod
Co-founder and Managing Partner
Charlie Kemper
Co-founder and Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at ERA?
Managing Partners Murat Aktihanoglu and Jonathan Axelrod oversee investment decisions, with Partner Charlie Kemper also listed as a founder. The firm's team page shows no separate investment committee; the three co-founders appear to drive selection for each accelerator cohort.
How does ERA source deal flow for its accelerator program?
ERA operates a twice-yearly open application process for its four-month accelerator program. Its 500-plus mentor network — composed of serial entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and investors — provides referrals, while venture scouts and entrepreneurs-in-residence extend the firm's reach into specific startup communities.
Does ERA invest via a traditional venture fund structure?
ERA operates through multiple fund vehicles. The accelerator itself invests $150,000 on a 6% post-money SAFE, while follow-on capital comes from Remarkable Ventures, the ERA Investors Fund series (Funds 7, 8, and 9), and Entrepreneurs Expansion Fund IV LP. This creates a continuum from seed to later-stage venture exposure.
What is Remarkable Ventures and how does it relate to ERA?
Remarkable Ventures is an associated venture capital brand managed by Murat Aktihanoglu and Jonathan Axelrod that provides follow-on funding to ERA alumni and leads a dedicated climate fund. Both firms share leadership and a New York headquarters but operate as distinct fund families.
Which sectors does ERA explicitly avoid?
ERA's public materials do not explicitly exclude any sector. Its portfolio leans heavily into enterprise software, fintech, digital health, adtech, and insurtech, but the firm describes itself as a generalist accelerator and has backed companies in edtech, proptech, and consumer subscription models.
How is the non-profit Entrepreneurs Roundtable related to the accelerator?
The Entrepreneurs Roundtable non-profit is a separate organization that supports the New York founder ecosystem through community events and programming. While its origins are tied to the accelerator, the two entities operate independently — the accelerator runs the investment program and funds, while the non-profit handles broader ecosystem efforts.
What is ERA's known posture on co-investments alongside external venture firms?
ERA routinely co-invests with external venture firms; Greycroft is specifically noted as a frequent co-investor in ERA alumni companies. The accelerator's role as a first-check writer often places it at the earliest stage, with later rounds opened to institutional co-investors.
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