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Gold House Ventures Founder Fellowship

Since its inception in 2020, the Gold House Ventures Accelerator has proudly supported 115 Asian Pacific-founded companies that have gone on to raise more than $2B in follow-on capital.  

 

For the first time ever Gold House Ventures will partner with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) to debut its Founder Fellowship cohort for 15 NYC-based, diverse-led tech startups to participate in a 14-week immersive program. Through this partnership, Gold House Ventures will expand its reach beyond Asian Pacific founders to support diverse-led tech startups across all underrepresented communities in NYC.

 

Benefits include weekly masterclasses to turbocharge brand equity, product market fit, and human capital; 1:1 advising by multi-proven founders and operators; curated investor introductions and a public Demo Day to fuel fundraising; and strategic networking with Gold House’s roster of top Asian Pacific creatives, executives, and venture capitalists.

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Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for companies that:

  • Have at least one principal founder from an underrepresented background (i.e. Black, Hispanic, Asian-Pacific, Asian-Indian, Native American, women, LGBTQIA+, disabled)
  • Have at least one founder residing within the five boroughs of New York City
  • Are building tech-enabled consumer, enterprise, fintech, healthcare, and e-commerce businesses
  • Have not yet raised significant institutional funding
  • Are based in the United States or Canada

 

If this sounds like you, but you’re not located in NYC, fill out this form and reach out to founderfellowship@goldhouse.org 

Timeline

  • October 16, 2024 – Application opens
  • November 12, 2024 – Online Informational session (RSVP here)
  • Dec 6, 2024 – Final Deadline
  • Mar 19, 2025 – Program start
  • Jun 25, 2025 – Program end

Program Benefits

  • Weekly Masterclasses: Engage in transformative learning sessions to enhance brand equity, refine product market fit, and bolster human capital.
  • 1:1 Advising: Gain personalized guidance from seasoned founders and operators with proven track records.
  • Curated Investor Introductions: Connect with potential investors to drive your fundraising efforts.
  • Public Demo Day: Showcase your startup to a broad audience, including investors and industry influencers.
  • Strategic Networking: Build valuable relationships with Gold House’s network of top Asian Pacific creatives, executives, and venture capitalists.
  • Additional Perks: Enjoy benefits such as Panda and Din Tai Fung perks, in-person co-working spaces, and an exclusive Gold Gala Party.
  • Funding Opportunity: Receive up to $250,000 in funding upon successful program completion.

The following alumni companies participated in the Gold House Ventures Accelerator program through Spring 2024.

Spring 2024

  • Spring 2024
  • Fall 2023
  • Spring 2023
  • Fall 2022
  • Spring 2022
  • Fall 2021
  • Spring 2021
  • Fall 2020
  • Spring 2020

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FAQ

  • The Gold House Ventures Founder Fellowship is a 14-week immersive program designed to accelerate diverse-led tech startups. It provides exceptional access to masterclasses, one-on-one advising, curated investor introductions, and strategic networking opportunities with top industry leaders.

  • The Founder Fellowship introduces several new elements:

    • Partnership: This is Gold House’s first collaboration with the NYC Economic Development Corporation.
    • Focus: The fellowship specifically targets diverse-led tech startups in New York City. It’s the first time we’re opening applications up for multicultural founders
    • Funding: Participants are eligible for up to $250,000 in funding upon successful completion of the program.
  • The Gold House Ventures Founder Fellowship will be conducted in New York City. The location will facilitate close interactions with industry experts and access to a vibrant startup ecosystem. The overall program is a hybrid of virtual and in-person days for team building, workshops, networking, and investment pitches.

  • The fellowship is an intensive 14-week program.

  • Applicants will apply through a central application for the founder fellowship and will be able to select their top choice programs. The four operators will work together with NYCEDC to make final decisions regarding the cohort for each partner organization

  • Yes, founders not based in NYC can still apply and participate in virtual programming as part of the Founder Fellowship.  Non-NYC based founders can apply here. For any questions, please reach out to founderfellowship@goldhouse.org

     

  • Investment decisions will be made at the end of the Founder Fellowship.  We’re committed to investing in at least 2 companies ($250,000 SAFE in each). 

  • Black, Hispanic, Asian-Pacific, Asian-Indian, Indigenous Communities, women, LGBTQIA+, Disabled-led companies.

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Applications are open from October 16 through December 6.  If you have any questions, please reach out to founderfellowship@goldhouse.org

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