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UKEuropeUSAIndiaEntrepreneur First (EF) Programme
Entrepreneur First (EF) is a global talent investor and accelerator programme that turns exceptional individuals into funded founders. The programme provides co-founder matching, systematic support, and investment to help individuals build technology companies from scratch. EF operates cohorts in London, San Francisco, Bangalore, and Europe, with participants receiving equity-free financial support during the programme and up to $250,000 in investment once they form a company. The London programme runs 12 weeks in-person, followed by a 12-week San Francisco phase for funded teams.
Who can apply
Open to exceptional individuals seeking to become founders - no co-founder or existing business idea required. Recent graduates (2023+) from Europe qualify; experienced professionals should apply to London cohorts. US and India applicants should apply to their respective regional programmes.Perks & benefits
- Systematic co-founder matching to find compatible founding partners
- £6,000 Talent Investment (equity-free) upon joining
- Up to $250,000 investment on founder-friendly terms once company is formed
- Up to $5M in follow-on funding through future investment rounds
- Access to dedicated Talent Investor throughout the programme
- High-calibre peer cohort network
- 12-week intensive FORM phase in London
- 12-week LAUNCH phase in San Francisco for funded teams
- Bridge to Silicon Valley ecosystem
- Integration into global alumni network of founders
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