The Capital Stack Accelerator Model
Traditional accelerators take equity upfront. A capital stack accelerator—like MoonshotNX—builds your funding layer by layer: grant, structured note, and follow-on capital. Here’s how the model works and why it’s changing startup funding forever.
The capital stack accelerator model is rewriting the rules of early-stage funding. Instead of starting with equity dilution, MoonshotNX helps founders build their funding layer-by-layer—grant, structured note, then syndicate. In this post, I’ll explain what a capital stack accelerator is and why it’s the future of startup finance.
The Problem With Traditional Accelerators
Most accelerators demand 5–8% equity up front. This might make sense later, but at the pre-seed stage, it can be a huge burden. Founders lose optionality and negotiate follow-on rounds from a weakened position.
Introducing the Capital Stack Approach
MoonshotNX starts with a $50K grant to remove friction. Then we deploy flexible STACK Notes—structured to align risk and return—before activating follow-on investment through our MaxNX syndicates.
Why This Model Works
No dilution early on
Grants fund readiness and scale-up
Notes give breathing room until milestones
Syndicates offer real follow-through capital
Case Study: From Grant to Stack
One founder in our last cohort raised a $500K round within 90 days of receiving their initial MoonshotNX grant. The capital stack allowed them to hire, close clients, and impress investors without early dilution.
Who Is It For?
Founders in high-growth verticals
Bootstrapped startups looking to scale
Global teams solving meaningful problems
Internal Links:
Explore the Capital Stack
Learn about the STACK Note
The capital stack accelerator flips the script: fund first, dilute later—if ever. If you believe your startup deserves more than a 6% haircut at day one, MoonshotNX was built for you.