Entrepreneur First (EF)

Entrepreneur First

Information last verified: April 2026

Stage

Idea / pre-product

Location

London

Equity

Takes equity

Cost

8% equity

Delivery

In-person

Any sector

Idea / pre-product

The world's leading talent investor, backs exceptional individuals before they have a co-founder, idea or team. EF builds companies from scratch through a 12-week FORM programme in London, followed by a LAUNCH programme in San Francisco. Invests $125k for 8% equity, with optional additional capital available.

Why this programme

Raise funding

$125k investment for 8% equity on a post-money SAFE, with additional capital available

Build product / validate MVP

Intensive cohort programme designed to go from individual to funded company in months

Access to mentors / operators

World-class operator and investor network across 600+ EF portfolio companies

Find customers / partnerships

Access to EF's global alumni network across 40+ countries

Interested in Entrepreneur First (EF)?

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