We’re here for you
We are on a mission to empower students interested in entrepreneurship and technology. Our elite programmes help you found a startup, raise your first pre-seed, or accelerate your career. Our fellows also become the next generation of vc investors and our team: future founders and operators. Whatever the stage, you may find a place with Initiator.
You have a startup?
Join our accelerator
Our programmes are unique and help you build a great foundation for your company, accelerating your development. We help build your team and find your dream co-founder, we match you with incredible mentors and make the intros that matter to investors. More than this, we provide you with the structure and sense of community you need.
Applications have just opened for our AI Accelerator! We will be investing up to 100k into student/recent grad AI startups around the world. Deadline 05/03/2025
Join our founder pool
We have fund II opening this winter, exclusive events where you can meet like-minded founders and investors, and value add workshops which we would love to notify you about. We are also happy to develop early relationships with founders anytime and support you where possible.
You have an edge?
Join our talent pool
You’ve always dreamt of starting a company but you don’t have the billion dollar idea, or maybe you do not want to start alone. Whether you are an incredible salesman or a knowledgeable PhD, if you are ready to build something we will help you. We will introduce you to other founders in our talent pool that will complement your mission.
Would you like to be involved?
Become a fellow
Students are our best resource. If you don’t feel ready to build or if you want to become a startup investor, come and join us! We run a fellowship program that gives you exposure to fast-growing startups, and in return, you’ll be our eyes and ears in your university. We’ll train you and provide access to a great community.
Join our core team
Initiator was founded and crafted into what it is today by a dedicated, creative, and hardworking team of students. We span all disciplines: business, engineering, design, social sciences, and humanities and are brought together by the desire to shape the student entrepreneurs of the future.
Mentor trailblazing startups
You can be like Alex Bouaziz, Robin Sabban and 10 other unicorn founders. You can decide to help and inspire the young generation to build companies like you did and, who knows, maybe better?
Be part of our investors network
Initiator VC has built a world-leading network of investors, who receive access to our companies at the earliest stages. We work closely with investment partners to identify companies fitting investors thesis and on an exceptional trajectory. We are also working on fund II. To connect with our funding team, please fill in the form.
Want the Initiator Edge?
The IVC Membership
We’ve built an exclusive community of ambitious young minds. Our members reap exceptional benefits and gain priority consideration for our programmes.