Entrepreneurs First US

$250KRolling, apply anytime

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Entrepreneurs First backs exceptional individuals in San Francisco, often before they have a cofounder, company or idea. Two paths: up to $250K invested on day one for founders ready to go all in, with three months living and working in EF's SF residency and a Demo Day; or the Fellowship Residency, an equity-free $10K grant and housing for three months to explore. Rolling applications.

Apply on the program site

Who can apply

  • in person

What the form asks

  • First Name: your first name
  • Last Name: your last name
  • Email: your email
  • Phone Number: optional
  • Personal webpage (e.g. LinkedIn): your LinkedIn or personal page
  • Please tell us about you, including any other links you want to share or any questions you have: optional
  • What's the most impressive thing you've built or accomplished?: optional
  • What are you obsessed with?: optional
  • Do you have the right to live and work in the US?: your US work rights
  • I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understood the Privacy Policy and the terms and conditions upon which my personal data will be processed: accept the privacy policy
  • By submitting this form, I consent for EF to contact me via any channel submitted in this form: consent to be contacted

Rules

  • Rolling: EF reviews every application. If you don't hear back, EF is passing for now; no individual feedback is given.
  • Shortlisted applicants go through interviews with EF's U.S. team, advisors, alumni and leadership.
  • The $250K path: $125K via a post-money SAFE for 8% from EF, plus an optional $125K uncapped MFN SAFE from EF and Transpose Platform if you relocate to San Francisco and incorporate as a Delaware C-Corp.
  • The Fellowship Residency: an equity-free $10K grant and housing for three months to explore ideas and cofounders, with a path to EF's full investment.
  • Founders live and work in San Francisco for the first three months, with a founder house, coaching and a Demo Day for U.S. investors.
  • You do not need a cofounder or an idea to apply. If you already have a cofounder, mention it and ask them to apply too.
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