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Talent Investor
Entrepreneur First (EF)
Entrepreneur First
Information last verified: August 2026 · Source: joinef.com
The world's leading talent investor, backs exceptional individuals before they have a co-founder, idea or team. EF builds companies from scratch through an intensive cohort programme in London, then a bridge to San Francisco that includes a US Demo Day. It provides an equity-free grant while you are still forming an idea, then invests up to $250k once you start a company, with up to $5M in follow-on funding available. Cohorts also run in Bangalore.
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)?
Head to their website for current cohort dates and how to apply.
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