Entrepreneur First invests in exceptional individuals to build startups from scratch. Entrepreneur First invests in exceptional individuals to build startups from scratch. We bring together talented outliers to develop their most ambitious ideas and raise money from the world’s best investors. Since pioneering Talent Investing in 2014, we’ve learned to recognize individuals with extraordinary futures before anyone else, embedding them in a community of ambitious peers and giving them the tools they need to succeed, fast. We back them before they have a company, a team, even before they have an idea, based purely on talent. The startups cofounded on …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Techstars program helping remarkable teams scale through a connected, energizing, and community-driven experience. This hybrid accelerator program is funded in partnership with Grinnell College and focused on startups addressing innovations across a broad technology landscape. Affiliate partners, The University of Iowa and Iowa State University, contribute mentorship and ecosystem support as well. If you're team is ready to make a ruckus, let's build together. #GiveFirst Entrepreneurship, Startups, and Venture Capital

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Make something people want. Y Combinator is the leading startup accelerator for entrepreneurs. Since 2005, YC has invested in over 4,500 companies, including Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe, Reddit, Instacart, DoorDash, and Coinbase. Today, YC has built the most powerful startup community in the world alongside the products and programs to support founders for the life of their company.

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC