You get two things from an accelerator, and the value you get from them depends on the particular accelerator and on how much you need those things. The first

You get two things from an accelerator, and the value you get from them depends on the particular accelerator and on how much you need those things. The first thing you get is access to a network or advisors willing to help you learn how to grow your business and make connections for sales and VCs whom you might be able to persuade to invest. The second thing you get is legitimacy. This is mostly signaling. If an accelerator with a good reputation accepted you, that’s a signal to others that your team and business have been vetted and have potential.