For founders
Build.
Scale.
Succeed.
Pre-seed funding for founders who build what sells: we invest $5k–$50k in your vision, then connect you to the investors, mentors and partners who help you grow.
Your first cheque
$5k – $50k
Sized to the milestones in your plan.
Decision
2–4 weeks
after interview
Stage
Pre-seed
occasionally seed
Who it’s for
Built for founders everywhere.
If most of these sound like you, we’d like to hear from you.
Tech or innovation-driven
Technology or a genuinely new approach sits at the core of what you sell.
From any region
Wherever you’re based, if you’re solving a real problem, you can apply.
Pre-seed, sometimes seed
You’re raising one of your first rounds and need capital to hit early milestones.
Ready to scale
You want capital, a network and hands-on support as well as the cheque.
Focused on building
You care about a product that scales and a business that becomes profitable.
People first
We back the team before the idea.
Ideas change. Strong operators adapt. We’ll invest in a capable, committed team even when the idea is still taking shape, as long as you’re building something relevant, marketable, scalable and sellable.
- Drive and commitment
- Ability to learn fast and pivot
- A clear sense of who you’re building for
What you get
Everything a first round should come with.
01
Pre-seed & seed capital
Direct investment of $5k–$50k, plus introductions to vetted co-investors.
02
Network access
Connections to other investors and partners when you raise your next round.
03
Mentorship & expertise
Experienced mentors and industry leaders to pressure-test your plans.
04
A structured process
Clear steps from application to funding.
Partner perk: OpenCYPOD
Free cybersecurity support, so you’re protected from day one.
Included
Your path
What happens after you apply.
- ApplyShare your vision, traction and team profile.
- ReviewWe assess potential, impact and scalability.
- InterviewShortlisted teams meet us to talk through the business.
- DecisionYou hear back within 2–4 weeks of your interview.
- Funded & supportedInvestment, mentorship and introductions as you grow.
How much do you invest?
$5k to $50k, sized to the milestones your plan needs to reach.
Do I need a fully defined idea?
No. We invest in strong teams even when the idea is still evolving.
How long until I get a decision?
Shortlisted teams are invited to interview. You’ll hear our decision within 2 to 4 weeks of that interview.
Can you introduce me to other investors?
Yes. As well as investing directly, we connect founders to investors and partners in our network.
What do partners like OpenCYPOD provide?
Specialised support such as free cybersecurity help, mentorship and resources.
Not ready yet?
Save your spot. Apply when you’re ready.
Give us your name, email and when you plan to raise. We’ll create your application now and email you a private link to it. Fill it in whenever you’re ready.
- Your application is created today and kept for 18 months
- Fill it in bit by bit: it saves as you type, on any device
- A reminder around the time you said you’d raise, plus funding updates and founder guides
Save your spot to apply later
Ready to build the future?
One short form. A decision within 2–4 weeks of your interview.