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We’re investing $25 million into 100 student-founded software startups.

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import honors_fund

# Apply for funding from Honors Fund

startup = honors_fund.Startup()

startup.apply_for_funding(amount=250000)

# Once accepted, receive mentorship from

# experienced professionals

startup.mentorship(honors_fund.mentors)

# Work towards achieving Product-Market Fit

while not startup.has_PMF():

startup.iterate_product()

# Assistance in raising additional fund

honors_fund.raise_follow_on(startup)

# Expand your network with CEAS

honors_fund.connect_with_community(startup)

# Congratulations on your success!

startup.celebrate_success()

Here's the <deal>

Here's the <deal>

Here's the <deal>

We'll write you a check for

$250K

$250K

$250K

on a $2M post-money SAFE

with unlimited follow-on potential.

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import honors_fund

# Apply for funding from Honor Fund

startup = honors_fund.Startup()

startup.apply_for_funding(amount=2500000)

# Once accepted, receive mentorship from

# experienced professionals

startup.mentorship(honors_fund.mentors)

# Work towards achieving Product-Market Fit

while not startup.has_PMF():

startup.iterate_product()

# Assistance in raising additional fund

honors_fund.raise_follow_on(startup)

# Expand your network with CEAS

honors_fund.connect_with_community(startup)

# Congratulations on your success!

startup.celebrate_success()

/*TLDR*/ make your startup your main gig

/*TLDR*/ make your startup your main gig

/*TLDR*/ make your startup your main gig

#$250k SAFE so you can focus on building

#We move fast — days not weeks

#We hope to lead your next funding rounds (and bring in other investors)

#We'll help you set milestones to get there — and nail them

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"CEAS is what I refer to as 'smart money'. The CEAS team has provided much more than just capital to FourKites. They bring invaluable perspectives from the outside; yet, they work closely with us as if they were an extension of our Executive team."

Matt Elenjickal

Founder & CEO of FourKites

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"CEAS has been a critical partner to Fivetran since we were a <10-person startup and continuing to now at more than 1,000 employees. We're lucky to get to work with such a supportive team, and would recommend them highly to other founders looking for investment partners."

Taylor Brown

Co-Founder & COO of Fivetran

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An expected graduating class of 100_startups

An expected graduating class of 100_startups

An expected graduating class of 100_startups

Join an elite crew of founders representing universities across North America.

if (studentFounder
&& hasIdea) {
# TODO: pitch us!
}

if (studentFounder
&& hasIdea) {
# TODO: pitch us!
}

if (studentFounder
&& hasIdea) {
# TODO: pitch us!
}

  1. Apply carefully

Applications are on a rolling basis. When you’re ready, give it a shot.

  1. Wait patiently

We’ll review your application and get back to you within 2 weeks.

  1. Build rapidly

We’ll get straight to work!

Requirements to apply()

Requirements to apply()

Requirements to apply()

We work with founders at any point in their journey. Whether you just have an idea or a full MVP, we make our program work for you.

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Your company must be software-based with an in-house tech team or have plans to take it in-house.

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At least one founder is a student, recent grad (< 12 months) or post-doc with plans to pursue the company full-time.

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Your company must be incorporated, but other than that, there’s no such thing as too early.

What is Honors Fund?

What are the investment terms?

Do I need to be a student?

Will I be working with the CEAS team?

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