Description
ForgeUp empowers AI/ML and advanced tech startups with comprehensive, equity-based support through our unique cohort-based approach.
Our Approach
We work with 3-4 cohorts per year, each supporting 4-8 promising startups. Our hands-on model provides the essential services and guidance needed to accelerate your growth and success.
Our Team
Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and backed by a network of industry experts, we bring deep technical and business expertise to every startup we support.
Shared Success Model
We align our success with yours through an equity partnership that ensures we're fully invested in your growth. This model allows us to provide comprehensive support while maintaining a long-term commitment to each startup's journey. The partnership creates mutual incentives for success and access to our broader network of resources and expertise.
Eligibility
What We're Looking For
- Early-stage AI/ML or advanced tech startups
- Strong founder fit and expertise
- Viable and defensible technology
- Clear market opportunity
- Alignment with our service offerings
Process
Cohort-Based Approach
We run 3-4 cohorts per year, each operating on a 12-16 week cycle, during which startups receive our comprehensive service package.
Process
1. Cohort Selection - we select 4-8 startups based on founder fit, technology viability, market opportunity, and alignment with our services.
2. Service Delivery - over a 12-16 week cycle, startups receive our comprehensive services package tailor to their specific needs.
3. Growth Acceleration - we help startups establish key foundations and accelerate growth through our expertise and network.
4. Demo Day - startups showcase their progress to our network of investors and partners, with support to raise their next funding round.
5. Ongoing Support - Post-cohort, startups continue to benefit from our network of providers and ongoing advisory support.
What an Applicant can Obtain
Core Services
Our partnership model aligns our success with yours through strategic equity arrangements, tailored to each venture's unique stage and potential.
- Corporate Legal - equity formation, equity/cap table management, basic contracts, and legal infrastructure for your startup.
- Patent Strategy - audit/evaluation of tech for patentability, development of strategy, provisional patent registration.
- Marketing & PR - branding, digital marketing, article placement and comprehensive go-to-market strategies.
- Software Development - AI model integration, MVP development, and technical infrastructure support for your product.
- Sales & Business Model - stand up a sales org, curate business model/go to market, and develop pricing strategy.
- Fundraising & Investor Relations - fundraising support, investor relations, and access to our network of investors and partners.
