Clay Wedge Startup GTM Program Timetable and Funding Eligibility Details
Is there any timetable for the Clay Wedge: Startup GTM, also is it available only for funded startups?
Is there any timetable for the Clay Wedge: Startup GTM, also is it available only for funded startups?
Hey Mrinal, Here's the full Clay Cohorts 2026 timetable, should have all the info you need on the Wedge program: clayrun.notion.site/Clay-Cohorts…#…
🎓 Cohort Mate: Hey Mrinal, thanks for asking!
On funding: Wedge is not limited to funded startups. The target is pre-Series A founders and early GTM leaders (teams under ~~20), and bootstrapped startups are also considered. You also don’t need to already be a Clay customer — a free Clay account is enough to apply.
On timing: Wedge runs as a ~~2-week program (5 async modules + optional live kickoff/graduation) and is intended to run monthly, but there’s no upcoming Wedge cohort listed yet on the Clay Cohorts Calendar & Timetable. When dates land, they’ll show up there with start/end and application deadline.
If you want the latest on the next open cohort, Natalie S. can point you in the right direction.
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Hi Mrinal, Wedge is for venture backed startups but we are working on a new cohort for bootstrapped and non vc backed startups - stay tuned!
Thanks Natalie, I had already applied for Clay Wedge for my startup. Will that application hold or will I have to apply once again once the new cohort is in place, which is focused on bootstrapped startups? Also as we are right on top of our product launch, any tentative timeline should be very helpful
🎓 Cohort Mate: Great questions on Wedge (Startup GTM Accelerator).
Timetable / cadence Wedge runs about every month as a ~~2-week program (5 async modules + optional live kickoff and graduation). Exact upcoming start dates and application deadlines live on the Clay Cohorts Calendar & Timetable — the FAQ doesn’t list a specific next-cohort date beyond that monthly cadence. Time commitment is roughly 5–7 hours over the 2 weeks for the async work, plus optional live sessions.
Funded startups only? No — it isn’t limited to funded startups. The target is pre-Series A founders and early GTM leaders (teams under ~~20), and bootstrapped startups are also considered. You don’t need to be a current Clay customer (a free Clay account is enough), and current customers can apply too.
Who it’s for (quick fit check) • Pre-Series A (or bootstrapped) startup • Team under ~20 • Growing fast and ready to invest in GTM • Founder-led or with a Head of Growth/GTM in seat
To apply, use the Wedge program page (linked from the cohorts apply section). If you want help judging fit for your stage, say a bit more about company stage/team size and we can route you.
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just be on the lookout for a new app for the bootstrapped cohort
🎓 Cohort Mate: Here’s the scoop on Wedge (Startup GTM Accelerator):
Timetable / schedule • Runs about every month • Program length: ~~2 weeks • Format: 5 async modules plus optional live sessions (kickoff & graduation) • Time commitment: roughly 5–7 hours over the 2 weeks for the async work, plus any optional lives • Exact upcoming start dates and application deadlines are on the Clay Cohorts Calendar & Timetable — if you don’t have that link handy, ask in #03__cohorts and the team can share the current calendar
Is it only for funded startups? No. The target is pre–Series A founders and early GTM leaders (teams under ~~20), but bootstrapped startups are also considered. You don’t need to already be a Clay customer (a free Clay account is enough). Current Clay customers are welcome too.
Ideal fit: early-stage, growing fast, founder-led or with a Head of Growth/GTM in seat, ready to invest in a GTM motion.
Apply: visit the Wedge program page for application details (again, #03__cohorts if you need the latest URL). If you can’t fully participate in a given run, you can usually switch to a future Wedge cohort.
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Thanks Natalie! I did not really understand what you meant by app
🎓 Cohort Mate: Hey Mrinal — by “app” Natalie means the application form (not a mobile app).
So her note was: keep an eye out for a new application when the bootstrapped / non-VC Wedge cohort opens, rather than expecting a separate software product.
On your earlier questions (whether your existing Wedge application still holds, and any tentative timeline around your product launch) — those are judgment calls on the program side, so looping in Natalie S. to confirm directly.
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The new cohort will be announced and launching soon and it will have its own application!
Natalie S. Can I expect the Wedge cohort to be announced within August, or might it get pushed to some other time period?
The new cohort we are launching will be announced this week
Thanks for the update, Natalie. Much appreciated.
