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On Deck invests $125,000 in early-stage startups and helps them scale via unlimited access to our network. Now you can participate in the upside and invest in hundreds of high-quality deals with a single check.
Invest in top companies
Customer Network
Diversify your portfolio
International Support
Generate competitive returns
Founder Community
We've helped 650+ companies worth over $2 billion get off the ground
Raised $4.5 million from NFX.
On Deck has been a pivotal part of my first time founder journey: I met my cofounder & now best friend Alan in ODF2, we hired an AE and growth marketer through On Deck’s talent programs, and I find myself really able to let my guard down and have the important heart to hearts when I’m at On Deck IRL events around the Bay and NYC.
Max Greenwald
Co-founder at Warmly
Raised $4.5 million from NFX.
On Deck has been a pivotal part of my first time founder journey: I met my cofounder & now best friend Alan in ODF2, we hired an AE and growth marketer through On Deck’s talent programs, and I find myself really able to let my guard down and have the important heart to hearts when I’m at On Deck IRL events around the Bay and NYC.
Max Greenwald
Co-founder at Warmly
Raised $4.5 million from NFX.
On Deck has been a pivotal part of my first time founder journey: I met my cofounder & now best friend Alan in ODF2, we hired an AE and growth marketer through On Deck’s talent programs, and I find myself really able to let my guard down and have the important heart to hearts when I’m at On Deck IRL events around the Bay and NYC.
Max Greenwald
Co-founder at Warmly
Raised $4.5 million from NFX.
On Deck has been a pivotal part of my first time founder journey: I met my cofounder & now best friend Alan in ODF2, we hired an AE and growth marketer through On Deck’s talent programs, and I find myself really able to let my guard down and have the important heart to hearts when I’m at On Deck IRL events around the Bay and NYC.
Max Greenwald
Co-founder at Warmly
Raised $4.5 million from NFX.
On Deck has been a pivotal part of my first time founder journey: I met my cofounder & now best friend Alan in ODF2, we hired an AE and growth marketer through On Deck’s talent programs, and I find myself really able to let my guard down and have the important heart to hearts when I’m at On Deck IRL events around the Bay and NYC.
Max Greenwald
Co-founder at Warmly
Raised $4.5 million from NFX.
On Deck has been a pivotal part of my first time founder journey: I met my cofounder & now best friend Alan in ODF2, we hired an AE and growth marketer through On Deck’s talent programs, and I find myself really able to let my guard down and have the important heart to hearts when I’m at On Deck IRL events around the Bay and NYC.
Max Greenwald
Co-founder at Warmly
The process
We back you with $125,000 and match you with Partner to craft a go-to-market and fundraising plan.
Application
We review applications on a rolling basis. The earlier you apply, the better.
Interview
We invite the most promising founders to interview with our Partners.
Acceptance
We’ll back you with $125,000 for 7% and help you incorporate if you need.
Partner introduction
Meet with your dedicated Partner to build a 90 day plan and prepare for Demo Day.
Demo Day
Every quarter we run a Demo Day, where you’ll present to hundreds of investors in the On Deck network. We’ll help you with hands on support before and after so you can build momentum towards your first raise.
Are you an investor?
Sign up to attend Demo Day
ON DECK X PROVIDES YOU WITH THE SUPPORT OF NOT ONE, BUT OVER A THOUSAND OF INVESTORS.
The magic of being a community-backed fund is that the hundreds of founders, operators and financiers who backed the fund are incentivized to support you and help you succeed.
PARTNERS
Get personalized mentorship from a dedicated Partner
When you join On Deck you get access to a dedicated Partner who can help you find solutions when you need them the most.
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TALENT & CO-FOUNDER MARKETPLACE
Access top talent and potential co-founders
Get curated introductions to entrepreneurial job seekers with a founder mentality – perfect for early founding teams at all levels.
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INVESTOR MARKETPLACE
Connect with investors and raise your first round
Leverage our established networks of tier 1 investors around the globe and build momentum towards your next raise.
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CUSTOMER MARKETPLACE
Find your first customers and accelerate your go-to-market
Tap into our network of companies to build a customer discovery pipeline and find your first real customers.
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Get support from other founders in the same stage
By joining a community of hundreds of other founders, you’ll have diverse perspectives and expertise at your fingertips everyday, and build a handful of deep relationships with partners, advisors, cofounders, and friends.
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ON DECK X WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.
We give international Founders access to Silicon Valley’s top talent, experts and investors, while also building localized support through our local networks.
Access our playbooks right now
We invested hundreds of hours to co-develop On Deck playbooks with industry experts.
Problem validation
Validate ideas & markets with Asher King Abramson
Build a founding team
Hire your early team with Keith Rabois
FAQ
$125k for 7% of your company. We accept applications on a rolling basis, and the 12-week-long founder program runs during Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.
Where does the On Deck founder program take place?
The founder program is designed to be almost entirely virtual. The first season of the program will launch with a kick-off event in San Francisco. We highly recommend companies attend, but it is not required. All other Hyper events are virtual.
What’s the difference between Explore and Build?
The founder program is designed to be almost entirely virtual. The first season of the program will launch with a kick-off event in San Francisco. We highly recommend companies attend, but it is not required. All other Hyper events are virtual.
Do you invest in companies outside of the United States?
The founder program is designed to be almost entirely virtual. The first season of the program will launch with a kick-off event in San Francisco. We highly recommend companies attend, but it is not required. All other Hyper events are virtual.
What markets do you focus on? Does On Deck have a thesis?
The founder program is designed to be almost entirely virtual. The first season of the program will launch with a kick-off event in San Francisco. We highly recommend companies attend, but it is not required. All other Hyper events are virtual.
Apply to On Deck Now
If you’re a founder at an early-stage startup, or if you’re thinking about starting one, you should apply here to join Hyper’s Fall Season.