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Overview

Blue Collective is a people-first venture capital firm founded in 2015 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, that emphasizes investing in phenomenal entrepreneurs and builders from the earliest possible stage. The firm operates with a foundational philosophy of being values-driven, multi-strategy, and always-accessible to founders and prospective partners.

Blue Collective's investment approach is distinctly people-centric rather than thesis-driven, allowing the firm to maintain flexibility in sourcing and supporting diverse founder profiles across various industries and stages. The firm has established itself as a significant participant in the Pre-Seed and Seed stage ecosystem, with investment tickets ranging from $250,000 to $2 million per round.

Investment focus

Blue Collective's investment thesis is centered around a people-first approach, prioritizing founder quality and vision over strict adherence to a specific investment thesis. This allows the firm to support a diverse range of founders and industries.

Program details

Prospective applicants should focus on demonstrating their vision and execution potential, as well as their alignment with Blue Collective's values-driven approach.

Who it is for

The program is open to first-time founders, solo founders, non-technical founders, and experienced serial entrepreneurs, with a focus on diverse founder teams.

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Admissions and application

The program operates on an invitation basis, and interested individuals can reach out directly through the Blue Collective website.

Benefits

Participants gain access to proprietary deal flow, educational resources, collaboration with the investment team, and opportunities for equity participation.

Timeline

The scout program has ongoing rolling admissions, allowing for continuous participation.

How to go about it

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  3. Apply the way the program asks

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What it pays

Scouts participate in deals they source and support through carry share and co-investment rights, allowing them to benefit from the success of the portfolio companies.

Questions about this program

How do I apply to the scout program?

Interested individuals can apply through the Blue Collective website by reaching out directly.

What types of founders does Blue Collective support?

Blue Collective supports first-time founders, solo founders, non-technical founders, and diverse founder teams.

About Blue Collective

Blue Collective

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Investing in exceptional founders and businesses.

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