Reason #6: We're a non-profit.

This is a little-known fact about us. While we do take 6% equity stake in the companies that we accept to the program, that money is invested directly back into the program for current and future startups. It's all about fueling the ecosystem, and having non-profit status helps us to do that.

That was one of the selling points for us. Of all the incubators and accelerators we were considering, we liked that The Brandery was a non-profit. It changes the incentives of the program to be more in line with the best interests of the companies. Also, I liked that any success we have will go directly towards helping other fledgling companies, just as we were.

- Ian Halpern, CEO/Co-founder of "RentShare":http://www.rentshare.com
RentShare, a 2011 graduate of The Brandery, allows renters to pay their rent online without the need for the landlord to sign up. Through RentShare, roommates can split expenses from utilities to groceries. They are headquartered in New York City. "Apply to The Brandery now.":http://www.f6s.com/branderyaccelerator2014