ShipHero Accelerator Programme seeks e-commerce startups

ShipHero, a US-based shipping and logistics provider for online brands and 3PLs, has announced a new accelerator for e-commerce startups.

Applications open today and further details can be found here.

This is a year long programme open to applicants who meet the following criteria: must be new to ShipHero, currently processing under 5,000 shipments per month, less than two years old and received less than $1 million in funding to date.

We’re excited to be working with amazing new brands this year like Glossier, Blue Buffalo, Little One Shop, Spy Guy, and Loog Guitars. ShipHero partners with brands to help them grow through our eCommerce warehouse management software and fulfillment services.#ecommerce #brands pic.twitter.com/Hab8u4yNPo
— ShipHero (@weareshiphero) September 29, 2021

The first application window will run through to Friday, 15th October.

ShipHero will then select five businesses to participate, with the first round of winners notified the week of 25th October Application rounds will open quarterly throughout 2022 and will run for 15 days, with new startups selected each quarter.

Startups chosen for the programme will receive tools and mentorship, including access to ShipHero’s enterprise scale software at a 90% discount.

Other perks include access to a community of peers; monthly roundtable sessions with other participants to discuss universal issues in the e-commerce space; exclusive offers from industry partners Loop and Shippo; and monthly 1:1 mentorship with a ShipHero expert to talk through key topics such as processes, warehouse hiring and management, and carrier selection.

All participants will receive free brand exposure through marketing and communications by ShipHero.

The initiative stems from CEO and Founder Aaron Rubin’s own experience as an entrepreneur, building the foundation for ShipHero. He bootstrapped the company with a $435,000 investment from friends and family in 2013.

Eight years later, in 2021, it received $50 million in investment capital. “The accelerator programme is a project I’ve been working to bring to life for some time now,” says Rubin

“Our industry is showing no signs of slowing down and, with ongoing disruptions throughout the supply chain causing delays, it's critical for emerging brands to be armed with the best tools and knowledge to grow their businesses.”

“This is our way of continuing to support the e-commerce community moving into 2022 and beyond.”

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