Entrepreneur First
Accelerator·United Kingdom·4 programs
A talent investor that funds individuals before they have a co-founder or an idea, pays a living stipend during team formation, then invests on a fixed post-money SAFE once a company is formed. Runs in London, Bangalore and San Francisco.
What Entrepreneur First funds
INR 360,000 Talent Investment stipend during team formation, then $125,000 on a post-money SAFE for 8%; 24 weeks split between Bangalore and San Francisco.
£6,000 Talent Investment stipend during team formation, then $125,000 on a post-money SAFE for 8%; 24 weeks split between London and San Francisco.
A free eight-week residency in San Francisco for non-US founders at the pre-idea or pre-team stage; selected teams receive $125,000 for 8% plus an optional $125,000 MFN SAFE.
A three-month San Francisco residency with a $10,000 equity-free grant, housing and workspace for individuals exploring what to build; fellows can later pitch for up to $250,000 in investment.