Succession-Based
What is the Succession-Based Model?
Succession-Based acceleration lets you use everything Zo has—workspaces, events, mentorship, and the global community—with zero upfront fees, zero equity. You pay only when you raise funds (4.2% of the capital raised) and your access is time-bound: each approval lasts for three months. To continue, you simply reapply and get vouched in again.
How It Works
Apply via Zo Accelerator Typeform.
Get Vouched/Approved:
5 founder vouches or Zo team approval unlocks a 3-month active period.
Build and Use All Perks:
24/7 workspace, all amenities, events, mentorship, community—just like the equity model.
Quarterly Vibecheck (Reapplication):
At the end of each 3-month period, you must reapply (and be revouched) to stay active.
Stay in? Full access rolls forward another 3 months.
No hard feelings if you step out; rejoin any time by reapplying.
Success Fee:
If you raise funds during your active period, pay Zo a 4.2% success fee on the capital raised.
What You Get
24/7 Workspace & Amenities at all Zo House nodes
Access to All Events & Hackathons
Mentorship & Peer Office Hours
Community, Chat, & Global Network
No upfront cost, no equity dilution
3-Month renewable access window (reapply & revouch to continue)
Key Differences From Full Incubation
Upfront Cost
None
None
Success Fee
4.2% of funds raised
None
Equity
None
1.11% lifetime
Access Duration
3 months per approval
Lifetime
Reapplication Needed
Every 3 months
Never
Amenities/Events
Full
Full
Is This Model For You?
Want all the perks but only for a specific sprint or build phase?
Not ready to give equity, but happy to pay if you succeed?
Prefer periodic check-ins and flexibility? Then this model gives you pure upside, zero lock-in, and no long-term commitment.
Three months. All access. No win, no cost. Just reapply to keep vibing, or step out and rejoin anytime.
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