South Park Commons Founder Fellowship

Deadline: Aug 03, 2025

other

partially funded

United States

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📖 About South Park Commons Founder Fellowship

South Park Commons Founder Fellowship is designed to support founders at the earliest stages of their entrepreneurial journey—pre-revenue, pre-product, and even pre-idea. The program helps founders find the right idea and achieve founder-market fit through a boutique and customized approach.

Key Details:

Date Published: July 29, 2025
Application Deadline: August 03, 2025
Category: Entrepreneurs, Fellowship
Opportunity Location: United States

South Park Commons believes most companies fail not because of cash or traction issues but because they never picked the right idea. Their approach avoids strict timelines, helps founders find their global maximum, and embraces the messiness of ideation.

🌟 How is SPC Different?

Slope Instead of Intercept: SPC focuses on potential rather than traction.
Founder-Market Fit: They aim for category creation rather than digital co-option.
Long-Term Partnership: SPC partners with founders for extended periods, embracing the time needed for great ideas to develop.
Community Support: Founders are embedded in a supportive community dedicated to their journey.

📋 Program Details

Pre-Fellowship

Immediate funding of $400k upfront for 7% equity, plus $600k guaranteed in the next external funding round.
Access to up to $1M in credits and perks from companies like OpenAI, Azure, AWS, Figma, and more.
Immediate access to SPC offices, programming, resources, and partners upon acceptance.

Bootcamp

Intensive in-person collaboration in San Francisco or New York City.
Focus on customer discovery, product development, branding, pitch practice, and more.
Regular demos, skills workshops, and unofficial board meetings with SPC partners.
Option to present at the SPC Demo Faire to top investors and potential founding engineers.

Residency

Long-term support lasting as long as needed to reach conviction and prepare for the next funding round.
Continued access to SPC community programming and members.
White-glove introductions to investors for seed round preparation.

🎁 Benefits of South Park Commons Founder Fellowship

Funding: $400k for 7% equity on a SAFE, plus $600k guaranteed in the next venture round.
Community: Fellows become members of the SPC community and receive 1:1 mentorship from SPC partners.
Program: A proprietary program refined to help validate ideas and build successful companies.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Open to founders globally.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: August 03, 2025
To apply, visit the application portal.

For more details, check the FAQ or apply directly via this form.

South Park Commons

For founders seeking a unique, community-driven fellowship with substantial funding and long-term support, the South Park Commons Founder Fellowship is an exceptional opportunity to turn ideas into impactful ventures. Apply now!

Benefits

Fellowship teams receive $400k for 7% on a SAFE, along with $600k guaranteed in your next venture round.
Fellows become members of the SPC community, go through a proprietary program refined to help you validate ideas, and receive 1:1 mentorship from SPC partners in a small cohort.

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