Description

• Founders Space operates a venture support function (“Founders Space Ventures”) where startups can be considered for venture funding introductions or investment. It does not publicly publish standard check sizes or fixed equity terms; instead, companies are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and the top ~2% of applicants receive follow-up contact from the team. 
  
  
• Application to the venture arm is manual (e.g., founders submit background, business plan, product links, etc.). 
  
  
• Because equity terms are not standardized across all participants, any investment or equity deal comes from negotiation per startup and is not uniformly published like an accelerator term sheet.
  
  

• Many startups “receive access to venture capital” through network introductions, pitch events, and advisor connections rather than a direct check from Founders Space itself. The organization’s public materials emphasize education, investor exposure, and venture readiness. 
  
  

• Equity Taken (Contextual / Variable): There is no published standard equity percentage that Founders Space takes for participation in its programs. Any equity involvement is likely part of case-by-case investment arrangements rather than a fixed accelerator take-rate.
  
  
• Program access such as mentoring, online courses, or networking does not inherently require giving up equity.
  
  

• Startups apply via Founders Space’s online forms for specific programs (e.g., venture funding consideration or online startup programs). 
  
  
• Founders Space also runs online courses and innovation programs that are open to participants without a formal pitch to investors. 
  
  

• Depending on the pathway, founders may:
  
  
  • Participate in mentoring and training programs
    
    
  • Attend workshops and coaching sessions
    
    
  • Engage with investors if selected for deeper follow-up
    
    
• The intake is selective for the venture support path — with only a small percentage of applications (e.g., ~2%) moving to follow-up review. 
  
  

Eligibility

• Broad, technology-oriented startups — generally software, data, AI/ML, SaaS, fintech, digital media, and related tech categories. 
  
  

• Pre-seed to seed (early stage), with a strong focus on founders preparing for institutional funding.
  
  

• Global, but headquartered in the United States (San Francisco, CA) and particularly geared toward founders looking to enter or scale within Silicon Valley. 
  
  

• Founders looking for strategic mentoring, capital readiness training, investor connections, and a global network.

Process

1. Application Submission: Founders send their business details (plan, product, background). 
   
   
2. Screening: The Founders Space team evaluates for venture support or program entry. Those meeting criteria move to follow-up. 
   
   
3. Mentorship & Training: Accepted founders engage in mentoring or online programs. 
   
   
4. Investor Interaction: For those chosen for venture follow-up, deeper reviews and investor introductions occur. 
   
   

What an Applicant can Obtain