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?
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Access to GroupM office space at 3 World Trade Center
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Significant business development opportunities
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Access to a large mentorship network (including GroupM, WPP, and VC mentors)
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Communications, experience, commerce & technology expertise
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Learning sessions & workshops
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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
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