Firstminute Capital Fellowship
Exclusive fellowship program leveraging a network of unicorn founders.
Overview
Firstminute Capital operates an invite-only fellowship and scout program as part of its ecosystem development strategy. The firm combines fellowship-style programs with scout networks to identify early-stage European and US investment opportunities. This program integrates fellowship development with scouting capabilities, creating dual pathways for community engagement.
Investment focus
The fellowship aims to be the first institutional investor in companies, leveraging a strong network of unicorn founders for knowledge transfer and opportunity identification.
Program details
Designed for Founders, Investors, Scouts. Participation is generally unknown.
Who it is for
Individuals with demonstrated networks and credibility within tech ecosystems are eligible for the fellowship.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for Firstminute Capital FellowshipAdmissions and application
Participation in the fellowship is based on demonstrated commitment to venture ecosystems and existing networks within the startup community. The invite-only structure ensures focused group composition.
Benefits
Participants gain access to a network of over 130 unicorn founders, providing operational expertise and support for portfolio companies.
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Questions about this program
How do I join the Firstminute Capital Fellowship?
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About firstminute capital
firstminute capital
Venture Capital
Backing European founders at the seed stage.
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From public sources
What the sources say about Firstminute Capital Fellowship
firstminute capital describes its community platform in terms of supporting founders from Seed to Series A.
Source: Community | firstminute capitalThe inspected firstminute-branded SmartRecruiters page displayed no available job postings; that response does not establish fellowship status.
Source: Careers at firstminute capitalfirstminute capital's biography identifies Adriana Vitagliano's ELBI fellowship as a Johns Hopkins University affiliation.
Source: Adriana Vitagliano | firstminute capital | The Home of Magnetic Ambitionfirstminute capital links a Talent Pool for people exploring work with its portfolio companies.
Source: Talent | firstminute capital | The Home of Magnetic AmbitionThe inspected form opens with a firstminute capital welcome screen.
Source: Inbound dealflowfirstminute capital links this Typeform for founders seeking fundraising.
Source: About | firstminute capital
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