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We designed a unique VC model to serve student-founders. Wonder why? Student-entrepreneurs see the world through a unique lens. They are the most exposed to cutting-edge technology, innovations, and societal change. That’s why game-changing companies are consistently emerging from universities: Snapchat, Facebook, and Figma to list a few. Some people will argue you need 3 years of experience to start a company. They are wrong. With enough hard work and perseverance, you can start building a startup that will have an impact, today. If 25% of US-based unicorns are started at university, why couldn’t this be the same in the UK & EU? That’s why we exist, to select, support, and invest in high-potential founders. 10-100k investment: We know that small investments can make big differences. We help you get your product off the ground and set up your company. 12 weeks of intense support: We have our yearly accelerators, and hackathons. There’s no magic recipe but there some things you should know…We help you build your team, quickly test your ideas and create your company on solid ground. 80+ exports & mentors: A network is key when creating a successful company. We are building Initiator with the help of incredible experts, entrepreneurs and investors. Our network becomes yours.

Everything here is led by Founders, for Founders. We believe capital is a commodity, experience and inner purpose are not. We want to help our Founders succeed in building extraordinary companies. We’re an experienced team of operators who have started dozens of companies by shaping people's lives. We are on our journey to create a better society by creating impactful companies.

Hook is a 3-month program designed to help founders during the most difficult time: starting. There are two batches a year: Fall (Starting in mid-August) and Summer/Spring (Starting early March). For whom? Hook is designed for ambitious entrepreneurs. Who can apply? Any startup with at least one founder from 42 Network, student or alumni.* *We do make exceptions to that rule What kind of startup are you looking for? We are not looking for any particular subject or field. On the contrary, we prefer a diversity of people and ideas. The more mature the project, the more chance there is to be selected. However, we also accept teams with only an idea, if the team is exceptional. During the selection process, we look at 3 elements: the team, the execution, and the market. The idea is not on the list: we believe the team and the quality of its execution are the prerequisite to success and, in particular, its capacity to iterate. Fast. What is the program? It is designed with three major elements: Access to quality mentoring during on-demand and unlimited office hours. Every week founders will gather for the Escale where we will invite a successful and inspiring entrepreneur. The demo day where you will demonstrate the quality of your product in front of +150 investors and journalists. On top of that many workshops on sales, growth, market strategy, legal and fundraising. What do you mean by 3 months program? The program is designed in two phases. The sprint phase (2 months). From the first day to the investment committee. Your team receives 50k euros (as an investment, for 5% of your company) and embarks for a very intense phase where every week you have to attend: the Kick-Off, two Office Hours, the Dinner, and occasional pitch sessions and workshops. The growth phase (1 month) is designed to prepare you for the Demo Day. Pitching, talking to investors, and raising funds will be the main focus. Hook doesn’t end on demo day. We are still available for the Kick-Off, on-demand Office Hours, and if you which to attend some workshops remain. Where is it? The Hook program is remote. However, we do host in-person events for those based in Paris. Do I have to move to Paris for the program? No :) How many startups will be chosen? We select 8 to 12 startups for every batch. Who are the mentors? Our main mission is to connect you with the best experts at the right time. 42 Entrepreneurs and Hook built strong network (100+ experts) that will be at your disposal. Below you will find some of them who didn’t require to remain anonymous :). See for yourself: Advisors And then? Hook does not stop after Demo Day. We will continue to help during your company’s life and beyond. We are on the same boat now :) What are the engagement and counterparts of taking part in this program? At the beginning of the program, you will receive 50 000€ for a 5% share of your company. Can I see the term sheet? When accepted to the program we will send you the term sheet and you will be free to sign it, or not. Hook is a program from 42 Entrepreneurs supported by 42, our interest is to protect your interests. We invest through a SAFE. What is the funding for? The funding will help stay fully committed to the project. The funding can be used to pay for anything that is good for your startup. This is a non-profit project, but it is not charity. If the investment is profitable, we can continue to help other startups. If not, we will have to stop. This is why we are only seeking the most promising startups. Is it cash? Yes, the 50k euros are in cash deposited in the bank account of your company. Hook provides other unfair advantages with a total value in the hundreds of thousands of euros. We don’t count them in the funding. There are no hidden costs, the program is free. What is the admission process? You can apply as many times as you want while the applications are open (if your project is not selected, hear the feedback, iterate, retry, until you get accepted). For every session: Fill this form. If you pass the form selection process you will be invited the first round of interviews. Selected projects will be notified by email and receive the term sheet to sign in order to formalize their entry in the program. Will you sign a NDA (non-disclosure agreement)? How can I be sure anyone won’t steal my idea? Nope, we won’t sign a NDA. No VC would do at this stage. We believe that ideas are worthless without execution. Who are the speakers of the Escales? Speakers are successful entrepreneurs. They are usually kept secret until a few hours before dinner starts. However here is a list of past and/or future speakers ;). See for yourself: Speakers

firstminute capital is a $320m sector-agnostic seed fund backed by 120 unicorn founders, including over 20 founders of $10bn+ businesses. Our General Partner Brent Hoberman is a double unicon founder. Yet, we are more than a fund. We’re an ecosystem of entrepreneurs from all over the world who, facilitated by firstminute capital’s team, come together to help one another, turn vision into reality and create the future. Our community is our edge. It is the source of the transformational support we offer to our partners who are warmly welcomed inside. An invitation into the firstminute capital community is secured by those with a special kind of spirit, not just a solid spreadsheet. A rare breed driven by a powerful characteristic we call, ‘Magnetic Ambition.’ Those with it often don’t recognise it in themselves, yet they are propelled forward by it, every day. We see it in their ability to capture hearts and minds with their vision, their belief and their commitment. When we find a founder with Magnetic Ambition, we open the door to the firstminute capital community and we give them everything they need. At your service What can founders expect from working with us? First of all, our 9-person investment team will fight for founders. Between us, members of the team have backed 10 unicorn startups at seed; we have IPO-ed companies; we have started companies; we have fundraised ourselves and we have failed and picked ourselves up again. So we are all here to help with advice, strategy brainstorming, product workshops, introductions to customers, raising a Series A or just being there for you in the tough times as well as the good times. If we can't help, we'll know someone in our extensive network who can and we'll make that intro. On top of the investment team, founders also get the whole "platform" team, which is another 11 people dedicated to helping founders scale their business and help with areas such as hiring and marketing. Our goal is to be the most helpful seed fund in Europe. We love to help founders build. Network effects At firstminute, we see ourselves as collaboration catalysts. We act to unlock the value our the community and bring our own expertise to bear when the time is right. Thanks to our 120 unicorn backers as well as a network of top CEO supporting us, firstminute has an extensive global reach. We like to bring on our investors - some of the top angels in the world - into our deals and as advisers to supercharge companies. firstminute's co-founder is Brent Hoberman, who after founding and exiting two unicorn startups himself created a network of companies under the 'Founders' umbrella. These include a world-class event series called Founders Forum as well as a consultancy, a recruitment firm, a charitable arm and Europe's largest incubator-accelerator. This whole ecosystem is part of our network, which helps with everything from sales introduction to finding top talent. We also have a large investor network to help with that Series A fundraise and beyond, having done deals with our friend at funds such as Tiger Global, Sequoia, Benchmark, a16z, Coatue and Atomico. Being part of our community, with our events and parties with some of the biggest names in tech and business, means you will be working with the best. We do an annual retreat for founders as well as regular drinks and dinners. Every year we hold our flagship summit in London which brings together firstminute investors, portfolio founders, partners from the top US and European multi-stage funds, and friends who are all bright lights in the tech community. Read more about that here.

The fund partners have been friends for 10+ years and back in the day started what over years has grown to one of the largest tech founder communities in Eastern Europe. Today our wider community comprises over 350 active founders from around the world, including founders of the fast-growing & established tech unicorns (like Hopin, Miro, UiPath, Intercom, and others), as well as founders of several renowned global VC funds. In 2010, when we were making our first steps as entrepreneurs and future executives, we yearned for ways of sharing knowledge and supporting each other. Three of us settled in a big apartment on Shmitovsky 16 (S16) and opened our doors for regular meetings with like-minded entrepreneurs. That move turned out to be instrumental. We learned through each other, motivated and supported each other, and built lifelong friendships. Our small gatherings grew into a tribe of hundreds of like-minded people. We are certain that this community is the common denominator behind our success. Even though the majority of tribe members are very successful entrepreneurs and executives, the community is united by shared values rather than any kind of material KPIs. These values are: Community, not individual Trust Transparency Intrinsic motivation to help Pay forward Beginner mindset People succeed, not ideas The community has long outgrown its founders and small gatherings at Shmit 16 and evolved into many initiatives driven by different people. Twice a year we help organize the legendary closed business event - Founders for Founders. Our members organize a camp at Burning Man. We try our best to spread our knowledge to a wider audience through our Telegram channel. Whatever we do, s16vc stands for preservation and adherence to our values. And s16vc, being the only commercial endeavor, is no exception. We invest in people who share these values and take money from like-minded LPs, making our tribe stronger with every founder we back and every investor we bring inside the community.

Axion Ventures is launching a new venture capital fund aimed at strategically investing in a very selective portfolio of high-growth, early-stage companies. Where We Come From Rooted in Babson College’s renowned entrepreneurial principles, our investment approach focuses on identifying, building, and scaling high-potential platforms through strategic acquisitions and operational excellence. We conduct rigorous market analysis to identify scalable platform opportunities with untapped potential, guided by the entrepreneurial mindset cultivated at Babson College. By deploying strategic capital into complementary startups and providing incubation support, we foster innovation and drive value creation. Through integration and Babson College-inspired growth strategies, we build cohesive platform ecosystems, optimizing operational synergies and scalability. Additional acquisitions enable vertical integration, strengthening competitive advantages and ensuring sustainable growth. Our structured exit strategies deliver superior returns, embodying Babson’s principles of innovation, leadership, and strategic foresight.