100X.VC Scout Program
Empowering scouts to identify India's next moonshot startups.
Overview
100X.VC is India's first institutional seed-stage venture capital fund to invest using India SAFE (iSAFE) notes, a founder-friendly instrument modeled after Y Combinator's SAFE. Founded in 2019, the firm operates as a SEBI-registered Category I AIF sponsored by Mehta Ventures. The scout program serves as the sourcing arm, leveraging a global network of over 9,000 members to identify promising pre-seed startups. Each cohort cycle, the fund receives over 1,900 applications and selects 15-18 for investment, providing extensive support post-investment.
Investment focus
100X.VC aims to identify and invest in 'moonshot startups' at the earliest stages, focusing on founders with strong teams, significant market opportunities, viable business models, and unique advantages. The program leverages a vast scout network to source high-potential startups before they reach institutional fundraising stages.
Program details
Applicants should demonstrate a strong network within the Indian startup ecosystem and the ability to identify promising early-stage companies. Engaging with the community and showcasing a keen understanding of market trends can enhance chances of selection.
Who it is for
Scouts are expected to have proximity to early-stage founders and the ability to identify high-potential startups before they reach institutional fundraising stages.
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Admissions and application
The scout network is open to operators, founders, and professionals with active networks in the Indian startup ecosystem. There are no formal prerequisites or credentials required.
Benefits
Scouts gain access to the fund's deal flow, the broader scout community, co-investment opportunities, and platform resources including the HomeRun MasterClass curriculum.
Timeline
The program operates on a rolling basis with biannual cohorts, investing in startups approximately every six months.
What came of it
As of late 2025, 100X.VC has backed 199 companies across 12 cohorts, with notable portfolio companies spanning various sectors including B2B SaaS, gaming, RegTech, and biotech.
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Applications are open. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
What it pays
Compensation details for the 100X.VC scout program are not publicly disclosed.
Questions about this program
What is the focus of the 100X.VC Scout Program?
The program focuses on sourcing pre-seed startups in India.
How many startups are selected per cohort?
Typically, 15-18 startups are selected for investment per cohort.
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From public sources
What the sources say about 100X.VC Scout Program
Stackforce lists historical 100X.VC scout work for Vishnu Nagaraj from May 2021 to March 2022.
Source: Vishnu Nagaraj - Co-Founder | StackforceThe supplied 100X.VC application URL returned 404 on October 2, 2026.
Source: Raise Your Startup's First Cheque From India's Top VC100X.VC says it invests in moonshot ideas.
Source: 100X.VC | Top Pre-Seed and Seed Stage VC Fund for Indian Startups
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