Our Process

Our investment process is simple. Average timeline from first conversation to decision is six to eight weeks.

Step 1: Information Review

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We review all applications. Due to our queue, this process typically takes about two weeks. If we decide to move forward, we’ll contact you within that timeframe to schedule a conversation

Step 2: Initial Chat

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We'll start with a 30-minute initial conversation to get to know you better and understand your ambitions for your company

Step 3: Go-To-Market Chat

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A one-hour conversation to understand how you plan to secure your first design partners, build early versions of your product, and validate market demand. You'll also introduce other members of your team and demo the initial version of your solution

Step 4: Diligence and Reference

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We carefully review all submitted materials and make an informed decision about whether to invest

Step 5: Investment Decision

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We’ll inform you of our investment decision, and, if we extend an offer, the proposed terms

Why Openseed?

We are for Operators. We invest truly early. We move quickly and give 1:1 support.

What we bring:

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We bring speed, smart networks and capital

Up to $150k investment in your new technology company

1:1 go-to-market sessions and check-ins with a partner

Access to an army of operators to support you from zero to one

Fundraising readiness resources, support and advice as you raise your first round

Introductions to relevant investors as you raise your angel round

What we look for:

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We’re looking for operators turned founders building ambitious startups as early as idea stage

Founders with domain expertise in the area that they are building software in

Have a track record of previous success building something

At least one member is full time (or will be in three months for idea stage)

A tech lead on the team to lead MVP build

What makes us different:

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We move quickly, give 1:1 support, and we are operators, so we know what it's like to build

We move quickly and can give your first round strong momentum with smart capital

Our investment terms are much better than accelerators

You will get 1:1 support from the partner directly

We are operators ourselves, with our operator network, we’ll support you from 0 to 1

Starter funding as you build your
tech startup?

Looking for smart first funding for a strong headstart?

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