Overview
Entrepreneur First (EF) is a leading talent investor and startup accelerator that backs exceptional individuals before they have a startup idea or cofounder, helping them build venture-backed technology companies from scratch.
What's on offer
Participants receive an equity-free living-cost grant during the programme, mentorship, cofounder matching, startup-building support, access to investors, and potential follow-on investment of up to $250,000 for successful teams.
Requirements
Applicants are assessed primarily on their potential as founders rather than an existing business idea. EF typically recruits ambitious engineers, scientists, researchers, product builders, and operators with exceptional track records.
Ideal applicant
Highly ambitious technical or commercial talent interested in founding a venture-scale technology company, particularly in AI, deep tech, software, biotech, or other high-growth sectors.