Some ideas
simply can’t wait

We back student-founders in the UK & Europe with world-class mentorship, key resources, and up to £100,000 checks.

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 banking or consulting to start a company. They are wrong. With enough hard-work and passion you can start building a startup that will have an impact… now.

If 25% of US-based unicorns are started at university, why couldn’t this be the same in the UK? That’s why we exist: select, support, and invest in high-potential founders.

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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. Prepare for our 2024 winter fund.

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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.

weeks of intense support

80+

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.

80+ experts & mentors

Join our unique programmes

3 months to get started

If you have an idea, but you want to build something on solid ground, we can help you. In three months, you will strengthen your team, find product-market fit and build an MVP.

  • You’ll be part of a select community of entrepreneurs already testing their ideas and ready to take them to the next level. You’ll meet new people and test your ideas with them. You might find a cofounder that way!

  • If you show us your idea is game-changing and your team is ready to execute, we invest $10,000 and grant you access to our exclusive network and resources.

  • We introduce you to top class investors, the best and most ready founders may even get the chance to pitch. We also decide whether to invest through our annual fund (up to $100,000 in follow on capital).

Meet our startups

Read about startups we back

  • Nestwork is a Careers Social Network that connects students with people who can help them secure their dream careers. During their time at Initiator, they secured Samsung as a customer and built their MVP.

    ”Predicting many success stories for Olam in the future! Idea is brilliant and the execution this year... outstanding! Glad to be a part of the 22' cohort”

  • Womco is first nutrition app taking female hormonal cycles into account. Initiator connected the founders and helped them in building their idea.

    ”We all wanted to start a company but didn’t want to do it alone. By putting us together Initiator gave us a great foundation to start”

Over the past year Initiator funded 10+ student startups. Go check what Tender, Alganova, Uplyft and many others are building with us!

You are in good hands

Initiator VC was started by student-entrepreneurs in the UK and helped by leading VC investors as well as achieved entrepreneurs. Together our goal is to back the next-generation of entrepreneurs, equip them with the skills they need, and provide them with key resources.

On this collage: Amalia Bercot, Simon Rouxel, Josef Ahorner, Oren Kaplan, Rohit Lalwani, Federico Brath, Eliott Hoffenberg (Click on the pictures to know more about them!)

  • “The initiator team is providing founders with a game-changing support. I’ve seen incredible founders joining their program and can’t wait to be helping some more!”

    Salomon Aiach | Partner at Origins VC, Investor at Earlybird, Board at Initiator VC

  • "The team that I mentored from Nodr as part of the program were driven, professional and a pleasure to work with. Initiator was extremely well organised and I look forward to continuing my association with them."

    Clive Flashman I Mentor at Initiator I MD at Flashfuture Consulting

  • "I was delighted with my mentoring experience and the level of applications received! The Initiator team has done a great job selecting top-notch talents and streamlining the mentor-mentee matching process. I cannot wait for what the future holds."

    Dr Martine Abboud | Founder of Creo Incubator

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