We’re investing $25 million into 100 student-founded software startups.
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import honors_fund
# Apply for funding from Honors Fund
startup = honors_fund.Startup()
startup.apply_for_funding(amount=250000)
# Once accepted, receive mentorship from
# experienced professionals
startup.mentorship(honors_fund.mentors)
# Work towards achieving Product-Market Fit
while not startup.has_PMF():
startup.iterate_product()
# Assistance in raising additional fund
honors_fund.raise_follow_on(startup)
# Expand your network with CEAS
honors_fund.connect_with_community(startup)
# Congratulations on your success!
startup.celebrate_success()
We'll write you a check for
on a $2M post-money SAFE
with unlimited follow-on potential.
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import honors_fund
# Apply for funding from Honor Fund
startup = honors_fund.Startup()
startup.apply_for_funding(amount=2500000)
# Once accepted, receive mentorship from
# experienced professionals
startup.mentorship(honors_fund.mentors)
# Work towards achieving Product-Market Fit
while not startup.has_PMF():
startup.iterate_product()
# Assistance in raising additional fund
honors_fund.raise_follow_on(startup)
# Expand your network with CEAS
honors_fund.connect_with_community(startup)
# Congratulations on your success!
startup.celebrate_success()
#$250k SAFE so you can focus on building
#We move fast — days not weeks
#We hope to lead your next funding rounds (and bring in other investors)
#We'll help you set milestones to get there — and nail them
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"CEAS is what I refer to as 'smart money'. The CEAS team has provided much more than just capital to FourKites. They bring invaluable perspectives from the outside; yet, they work closely with us as if they were an extension of our Executive team."
Matt Elenjickal
Founder & CEO of FourKites
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"CEAS has been a critical partner to Fivetran since we were a <10-person startup and continuing to now at more than 1,000 employees. We're lucky to get to work with such a supportive team, and would recommend them highly to other founders looking for investment partners."
Taylor Brown
Co-Founder & COO of Fivetran
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Join an elite crew of founders representing universities across North America.
Apply carefully
Applications are on a rolling basis. When you’re ready, give it a shot.
Wait patiently
We’ll review your application and get back to you within 2 weeks.
Build rapidly
We’ll get straight to work!
We work with founders at any point in their journey. Whether you just have an idea or a full MVP, we make our program work for you.
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Your company must be software-based with an in-house tech team or have plans to take it in-house.
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At least one founder is a student, recent grad (< 12 months) or post-doc with plans to pursue the company full-time.
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Your company must be incorporated, but other than that, there’s no such thing as too early.
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