The accelerator
We’re not a firm you hire.
We’re a partner you choose.
The Berryhill Accelerator is hands-on business consulting delivered as a partnership, not a transaction. We invest our expertise in exchange for a stake in your success.
The process
From first click to long-term partnership
You apply
~10 minutesA short application about your business, challenges, and goals. No financials required. No pitch deck. Just honest answers.
We review
5 business daysWe read every application personally. Every applicant hears back — whether it's a yes, a no, or a “not right now.”
Discovery call
30 min · freeA real conversation, not a sales pitch. We learn about your business. You learn about how we work. Sometimes the best outcome is us telling you what to do on your own.
Assessment
1–2 weeks · freeWe dig into your financials, operations, market position, and team. Even if we don't partner, you'll leave with a clearer picture.
The proposal
Written termsSpecific deliverables, realistic timeline, and your choice of equity, hybrid, or cash arrangement. No ambiguity.
We execute
Defined scopeWe work alongside you. Regular check-ins, real accountability, measurable progress. This isn't “here's a report, good luck.”
Partnership continues
OngoingThe engagement has a scope. The partnership doesn't. As equity holders, we stay available, informed, and invested.
Engagement models
Three ways to structure the arrangement
Equity
Cash fee
$0 cash
Equity stake
2–10%
Our incentive
100% tied to your growth
Best for: Businesses that want to preserve cash and fully align incentives
Hybrid
Cash fee
40–60% of full price
Equity stake
1–5%
Our incentive
Partially tied to your growth
Best for: Businesses that want aligned incentives with some upfront investment
Cash
Cash fee
Full price
Equity stake
None
Our incentive
Delivered value within defined scope
Best for: Businesses that prefer a traditional structure
We’ll recommend the model we think makes the most sense for your situation, but the choice is always yours.
During the engagement
What to expect when we’re working together
Regular check-ins
Weekly or biweekly working sessions — not status meetings. We build in these sessions.
Direct access
You can reach us when you need us. We're partners, not a help desk, but we're responsive and available.
Real accountability
We commit to deliverables and timelines, and we expect the same from you. Best results come from active engagement.
Measurable progress
Numbers, milestones, and honest check-ins on what's working and what needs to adjust. No vague updates.
Great fit
This is for you if you…
Have a strong idea and the drive to build it, even pre-revenue
Are running a business but know you're leaving growth on the table
Want honest, strategic guidance — not validation
Are ready to act on what we build together
See the value in a partner whose success depends on yours
Not the right fit
This probably isn’t for you if you…
Need a one-time deliverable like a tax return or audit prep
Want someone to tell you your idea is great without hard questions
Need specialized expertise we don't have (patent law, product R&D, etc.)
Aren't in a position to commit time and energy to the process
Not sure? Apply anyway. The worst that happens is we have a good conversation and point you in the right direction.
Ready to apply?
The application takes about 10 minutes. Every applicant gets a response within 5 business days.
Apply to the accelerator