$100,000 Investment for Solo Tech Entrepreneurs – Solo Founders Program 2027

The Solo Founders Program (SFP) is offering a $100,000 USD investment to support ambitious entrepreneurs building technology startups without a co-founder.

The three-month accelerator, based in San Francisco, provides early-stage founders with financial investment, expert mentorship, dedicated workspace and access to a supportive community of entrepreneurs.

Led by Julian Weisser, co-founder of On Deck, the programme aims to help solo founders accelerate business development, overcome challenges and build successful technology companies.

Who Can Apply?

The programme welcomes entrepreneurs who:

• Are building a technology startup without a co-founder.

• Are working full-time on their business or are ready to commit full-time.

• Have an innovative product, service or business concept.

• Are at any stage, from pre-launch to generating revenue.

• Can attend the full three-month programme in San Francisco.

• Are prepared to accept the programme's investment and equity terms.

Founders who have previously raised investment or participated in another accelerator can also apply.

Important: Applications are open internationally, but participants must be able to attend in person. The programme does not provide visa sponsorship.

What Funding and Support Is Available?

1. Startup Investment

• $100,000 USD investment per selected startup.

• Investment provided through an uncapped Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE).

• Participants provide 2.5% equity to join the programme.

• No programme participation fee.

2. Expert Mentorship and Business Development

• Weekly one-to-one mentoring with Julian Weisser.

• Guidance on fundraising, product development and business strategy.

• Support with customer acquisition and commercial growth.

• Opportunities to learn from experienced founders and operators.

3. Workspace and Networking

• Dedicated workspace in San Francisco, accessible around the clock.

• Reserved desk with monitors and computing equipment.

• Opportunities to collaborate with other solo founders.

• Networking events, founder dinners and expert office hours.

• A two-night retreat with fellow participants and alumni.

4. Technology Credits and Business Resources

• Access to more than $800,000 USD in potential partner benefits and credits.

• Resources from companies including AWS, Anthropic, OpenAI, Supabase, Vercel and Cloudflare.

• Support for technology development and scaling.

5. Optional Accommodation

• Private accommodation available near the programme workspace.

• Optional housing costs $1,500 USD per month.

• Participants can arrange their own accommodation instead.

Programme Details

Investment Available: $100,000 USD per selected startup.

Investment Terms: Uncapped MFN SAFE, plus 2.5% equity for programme participation.

Additional Benefits: More than $800,000 USD in potential partner credits and perks.

Programme Duration: Three months.

Location: San Francisco, California, USA.

Eligible Applicants: Solo technology startup founders worldwide, subject to travel and immigration requirements.

Application Status: Open.

Application Deadline: Apply by February 2027 – exact closing date not specified.

Next Cohort: February 2027.