Incubation / Accelerator
Entrepreneur First
Entrepreneur First
Summary
Talent investor — join before you have a company, get paid to find a co-founder and build.
About
Entrepreneur First runs Entrepreneur First, a Pre-seed-stage program (Rolling) running in 2026 over 24 weeks. Talent investor — join before you have a company, get paid to find a co-founder and build.
Teams work in person and finish with a demo day alongside mentors, operators, and investors on the fundamentals of building a venture-scale company.
Eligibility
Open to international founders building an early-stage company at the pre-seed stage. Selection is competitive — teams are evaluated on founding-team strength, market opportunity, product traction, and long-term ambition.
Benefits
- Investment: £25,000 stipend + $250K
- Equity taken: 10%
- Program length: 24 weeks
- In-person program with dedicated workspace
- Demo day in front of leading VCs and press
- Global alumni network and warm introductions to follow-on investors
- Structured curriculum, workshops, and 1:1 mentorship from operators
- Legal, hiring, and go-to-market support throughout the program
How to apply
Apply online: https://www.joinef.com/
