Campus Fund investment
A programme by Campus Fund
The fund's always-open pre-seed route for student founders, with no deadline and no fee.
At a glance
| Best for | Current students, and graduates or dropouts of the last three years, who hold at least 25% of their company |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – MVP |
| Duration | Rolling - no deadline. The fund says it moves from first pitch to investment committee in 21 days. |
| Format | Hybrid |
| Cost | Free, takes equity |
About Campus Fund investment
This is the fund's standing, always-open route in, separate from the annual Grand Challenge. There is no cohort and no deadline - you apply when you are ready.
What you get
- A first institutional cheque, on terms the fund describes as student-friendly
- Introductions through the fund's network of entrepreneurs, industry experts and corporates
- Help preparing for the next round, from the pitch to introductions to later-stage investors
- Help hiring - co-founders, early engineers and growth roles
- An informal sounding board the fund calls its 3AM support
Who can apply
- Current students enrolled in a college or university, in undergrad, postgrad or research, building something alongside their studies
- Graduates or dropouts who left campus within the last three years and are now full-time on the startup
- You must hold at least 25% equity in the company
How selection works: the fund publishes a four-step funnel - elevator pitch, first meeting, second meeting, investment committee - and says it moves from the first pitch to the committee in 21 days.
How to apply: use the Apply Now button on the home page, which opens the fund's application form. There is no deadline and no fee. General queries go to team@yourcampusfund.com.