Z Fellows: A year-round scholarship provider offering $10,000 for a week's immersion in Silicon Valley.
Location
San Francisco, CA, US
Z Fellows is a unique investment firm and scholarship provider that focuses on early-stage startups, particularly at the pre-seed and seed stages. The firm offers a distinctive program where participants receive $10,000 for a week-long immersion in Silicon Valley, designed to fast-track their entrepreneurial journey. This initiative runs year-round, accepting applications continuously.
Notable portfolio companies include 222, which has raised $1,075,000, RemNote with $2,800,000 in funding, E-liza Dolls at $100,000, and SeaMind AI at $110,000. Z Fellows emphasizes a hands-on approach by providing not just financial support but also valuable Silicon Valley exposure. The firm's investment philosophy centers on nurturing innovative ideas and accelerating the growth of promising startups through direct engagement and strategic guidance.
Z Fellows - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies4
Current Portfolio Count4
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed3 (75.0%)
Seed1 (25.0%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 75%Seed 25%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
