FOUNDERS

As a team with prior startup experience, we have been through the challenges founders face on the road to success. To support founders in our portfolio, we surround them with a community who guides them on their journey to build impactful, world-changing deep tech.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Social and Climate Impact

  • Founder or founder team – overlooked/underserved
  • Employment – job creation for overlooked/underserved individuals
  • Communities served – product serves underserved community

Deep Technology

  • AI
  • Material Science
  • Robotics
  • Complex Engineering
  • Biotech
  • Tech that’s not easily replicable
  • Software profit margins

 

Strong Network Effects

  • One or more of 16 known types; learn more from NFX’s Masterclass here

 

10x Advantage

  • Over alternatives and competitors
  • 10x better than the next best thing, 10x cheaper, faster

APPLY

Do you think you’re a good fit?

  • Apply by filling out the founder form
  • Response to Application
    Go – We’ll invite you to a call to learn more
    Pass – We’ll decline and offer you feedback
  • After thorough due diligence, a match is made pending mutual agreement

STAY IN TOUCH!