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Overview

Hat-Trick Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in visionary founders in SaaS, AI, robotics, and consumer tech. The firm partners with South Park Commons to offer the SPC Founder Fellowship, a pre-seed program supporting founders at the earliest stages (-1 to 0 stage). The fellowship provides capital, equity participation, and intensive support for founders building novel companies in frontier technology areas including AI, robotics, and automated manufacturing.

Investment focus

The fellowship focuses on investing in visionary founders in frontier technology sectors, including AI, robotics, and automated manufacturing. It aims to support pre-revenue companies with innovative ideas and strong execution potential.

Program details

Applicants should focus on articulating their vision and execution potential, as these are prioritized over current traction.

Who it is for

Eligibility is for founders with bold ideas in AI, robotics, SaaS, and consumer tech. Teams ideally consist of 1-2 founders.

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Admissions and application

Founders with bold ideas in AI, robotics, SaaS, and consumer tech are eligible. Pre-idea stage founders are welcome, with a focus on vision and execution potential over current traction.

Benefits

$400k capital with no board seat requirement, access to the South Park Commons community, mentorship from SPC partners, and flexibility to define company direction.

Timeline

The program supports founders at the earliest stages, focusing on pre-revenue companies.

What came of it

Recent fellows are building novel AI, robotics, and autonomous technology companies, many of which are in frontier tech sectors.

How to go about it

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What it pays

$400k for 7% of the company, with follow-on investment in the next round.

Questions about this program

What is the funding amount?

The fellowship provides $400k for 7% equity in the company.

Who is eligible to apply?

Founders with bold ideas in AI, robotics, SaaS, and consumer tech are eligible.

About Hat-Trick Capital

Hat-Trick Capital

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Investing in visionary leaders and immigrant founders.

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