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Entrepreneur First

Venture Capital / Investor
Type Accelerator
Stage Pre-Seed
Ticket Size £80,000 - £100,000 (initial)
Target Sectors
AI, SaaS, Deep Tech, Fintech
Investment Criteria (What they look for)
Exceptional individual talent (technical or commercial), deep domain expertise, high ambition, ability to find a co-founder and build a disruptive company from scratch. They look for individuals with 'unfair advantages' – unique skills, experiences, or insights.
Expected Deal Structure
Initial investment (around £80k-£100k) for ~8-10% equity, usually split between EF and the co-founders formed during the program. Follow-on capital from EF and other VCs.
AI Pitch Helper Template
Subject: [Your Name] - [Your Expertise] Founder Seeking EF Program | [Specific Idea/Problem Area]
Hi EF Team,

My name is [Your Name], and I am a [Your Expertise, e.g., 'PhD in AI from Cambridge' or 'Senior Product Manager at Stripe with a focus on B2B SaaS']. I'm reaching out because I'm deeply impressed by EF's unique model for building high-potential, deep tech companies from individual talent, particularly your success in areas like [mention relevant EF sector, e.g., 'generative AI' or 'Fintech infrastructure'].

My 'unfair advantage' lies in [briefly state your unique skill/insight, e.g., 'my research on novel neural network architectures' or 'my experience scaling a payments platform in emerging markets']. I am passionate about tackling [Specific Problem/Opportunity, e.g., 'the inefficiencies in enterprise data synthesis' or 'the lack of accessible financial tools for SMEs'].

I have a strong inclination to build a company around [briefly describe potential problem/idea] and am actively seeking a co-founder with complementary skills. I believe my profile aligns perfectly with the caliber of founders EF attracts and develops.

I have submitted my application for the next cohort and would appreciate the opportunity for a brief conversation to discuss how my background and ambition fit within the EF ecosystem.

Thank you,
[Your Name]
[Your LinkedIn Profile]

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