Gold House Ventures Fellowship
Empowering diverse founders through mentorship and funding.
Overview
Gold House Ventures Fellowship is a 14-week immersive program for diverse-led tech startups across the United States. It supports 15 diverse-led technology startups through intensive programming, mentorship, and investor connections in New York City. The program aims to empower and invest in entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities, addressing funding gaps for founders of color.
Investment focus
Gold House Ventures Fellowship focuses on supporting early-stage technology startups led by diverse and multicultural founders. The program aims to bridge the funding gap for underrepresented entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, mentorship, and a robust network of investors.
Program details
Founders should highlight their unique backgrounds and the potential impact of their startups in their applications. Emphasizing alignment with Gold House's mission can strengthen their candidacy.
Who it is for
At least one principal founder must represent an underrepresented background, including Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian Pacific, Asian-Indian, Native American, women, LGBTQIA+, or disabled founders. The program targets pre-seed to seed stage startups in the technology sector.
Check your startup’s fit
Check your eligibility for Gold House Ventures FellowshipAdmissions and application
Eligible founders can apply during designated application windows with rolling applications for cohort-specific deadlines. The application includes a company overview, founder background, and use of funds.
Benefits
Participants receive personalized mentorship, access to a network of business advisors, curated introductions to investors, and opportunities for public recognition through events like Demo Day.
Timeline
The program lasts for 14 weeks, with cohorts launching in Spring and Fall each year.
What came of it
Since 2020, the accelerator has supported 133 Asian Pacific-founded companies that have raised over $2 billion in additional capital.
How to go about it
- Read what it asks for
Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
- Have something to show
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- Apply the way the program asks
The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
What it pays
Participants have access to up to $250,000 in seed funding to support their startups during the program.
Questions about this program
What is the duration of the program?
The program lasts for 14 weeks.
How many startups are accepted per cohort?
15 startups are accepted per cohort.
About Gold House
Gold House
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From public sources
What the sources say about Gold House Ventures Fellowship
The historical 2025 application limited each company to two cohort applications.
Source: 2025 Founder Fellowship application formNYCEDC's historical 2025 announcement offered each participating team $5,000 in OpenAI API credits.
Source: NYCEDC Announces Applications for 2025 Founder Fellowship ProgramGold House reports over $2 billion in follow-on capital for its broader accelerator companies; this is not a measured outcome for the 2025 Fellowship alone.
Source: Gold House Ventures AcceleratorGold House reports 133 Asian Pacific-founded companies supported by its broader accelerator since 2020.
Source: Gold House Ventures AcceleratorGold House traces its broader accelerator's inception to 2020; this is not the launch date of its NYCEDC Fellowship cohort.
Source: Gold House Ventures AcceleratorAlleyCorp's October 22, 2025 newsletter labels the $2.1 million Root Access round pre-seed and names Gold House as a participant.
Source: AlleyCorp in Q3: Two New Unicorns in the Portfolio
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