Call to Adventure
A programme by White Venture Capital
A remote programme from White Venture Capital that backs experienced professionals who leave their jobs to build a company.
At a glance
| Best for | Experienced professionals ready to leave a job and start a fintech or consumer tech company. |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea |
| Format | Online |
| Cost | Free, takes equity |
About Call to Adventure
Call to Adventure is run by White Venture Capital, a Singapore-based fund. It backs executives and ex-founders who want to leave their jobs and build a company, and the fund takes equity.
Who can apply
- Working professionals with 3+ years of experience in high-growth startups or corporates, currently working, on notice or on sabbatical
- Single founders or teams
- An idea with a well-defined market and problem, and a pitch deck
What you get: Office hours with mentors, brainstorming sessions, industry introductions, perks such as cloud credits, and support to cover your living costs while you build.
How selection works: The fund does a preliminary screening, spends time with you on the idea, then shortlists a cohort. Founders are expected to work full time on the company.
How to apply: The programme page shows an application window from 9 November 2022 to 17 March 2023. That window is past, so ask the team whether there is a new intake. The programme is remote.