EF Venture Partner Program

Entrepreneur First is a global talent investor that turns exceptional individuals into funded founders, often before they have a cofounder, company, or fully formed idea. EF's current public program focuses on cofounder matching, in-person cohorts, founder coaching, grants, investment, and a bridge to Silicon Valley through San Francisco programming and demo days. The program spans 6 months, divided into two phases: local cofounder discovery and idea refinement, followed by building in San Francisco, culminating in a Demo Day with top investors.

Entrepreneur First's investment thesis focuses on talent over ideas, selecting ambitious individuals and facilitating cofounder matching to build technology companies. The program aims to de-risk the cofounder relationship and accelerate the company-building timeline.

Applicants should focus on showcasing their ambition, talent, and potential to build something transformative. A strong network and growth mindset are also valuable.

No prior business idea or cofounder is required to apply. Candidates are evaluated solely on their ambition and talent, with a focus on diverse professional backgrounds.

Applications are open to individuals with talent and ambition, with no prior business idea or cofounder required. Candidates are evaluated based on their ambition, talent, growth mindset, and network quality.

Participants benefit from cofounder matching, intensive mentorship, access to a world-class Venture Partner network, and investor introductions. The program also provides a pre-committed seed investment and exposure to a global startup ecosystem.

The program lasts for 6 months, with the first 3 months focused on cofounder matching and idea refinement, followed by 3 months of building in San Francisco.

Entrepreneur First has produced numerous successful exits and unicorn valuations, with alumni raising significant funding rounds and building category-defining companies.