FAQs

What is AdVentures?

AdVentures is an accelerator program dedicated to pairing disruptive start-ups with clients to help activate and execute groundbreaking ideas

Does AdVentures take any equity stake?

AdVentures does not take any equity stake or charge any fees

How many people will be allowed to sit in the GroupM office?

Each participating company will have two seats at the GroupM office

How are AdVentures companies chosen?

Can you apply if you are based outside of the US?

Round 1: All companies will be required to submit an online application

Round 2: Twenty companies will be selected for individual meetings

Round 3: Ten companies will be selected to present at "Start Up Day",  where GroupM client leads and their clients will assess the companies and their proposed solutions. Following "Start Up Day", the client teams will choose 3-4 companies that they would like to work with for the duration of the accelerator

Where are our offices?

What does AdVentures provide the startup?

• Access to GroupM office space at 3 World Trade Center

• Significant business development opportunities

• Access to a large mentorship network (including GroupM, WPP, and VC mentors)

• Communications, experience, commerce & technology expertise

• Learning sessions & workshops

• Fundraising opportunities (via our investment community network)

How long is the program?

The program will last three months from start to finish

What types of companies is AdVentures looking for?

AdVentures is dedicated to solving specific client challenges (listed on the application). These challenges will likely be media and advertising focused, but can span beyond that

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Most importantly AdVentures is looking for innovative startups with an appetite for creative problem solving. Companies should  be early, series A and growth stage

Will there be an option to extend after the program?

The final two weeks will be dedicated to completing a wrap up of the program and outlining next steps

You may apply if you are outside the US but we do not sponsor visas, so you must be here legally and already have a visa

MENTORS

The GroupM AdVentures mentorship network is at the heart of the success of the program. Our mentors come from a variety of backgrounds and industries, spanning GroupM, WPP and outside the network. 

Below we will feature the start-ups we have selected to work with 

COMING SOON

APPLICATION

Our applications are live! The deadline to apply is June 1st: 

Still not sure? Have additional questions? Contact your AdVentures team