Rebel Venture Fund (often referred to as Rebel Fund) is a venture capital fund backed by a network of Y Combinator alumni aimed at investing in top early-stage technology startups, particularly within the Y Combinator ecosystem. It deploys capital into early growth companies leveraging its deep founder/operator expertise and proprietary selection model. 

 Pre-Seed: Participates opportunistically in the earliest rounds for sector-fit YC startups.
 Seed: Core stage — Rebel Fund typically invests as a seed investor in high-potential YC startups. 
Series A: May support follow-on rounds for portfolio companies scaling beyond seed. 

 Typical Check Size: Approximately $50K–$500K per investment in seed-stage companies.
Typical Ownership Taken: ~0.5%–2% equity at entry. Early-stage funds focused on broad portfolios (especially those investing heavily across many companies like Rebel) commonly aim for minority stakes in this range to balance diversification with upside participation.
Upper Range (Selective): Up to ~3%+ if the deal has early traction and the valuation is modest (inferred from typical seed dynamics for $500K range checks in competitive YC deals).
Equity Structure: Usually SAFE or priced equity aligned with standard seed terms.
Board/Governance: No board seat as a rule for small seed stakes; involvement tends to be strategic rather than governance control. 

 Submission Method: Rebel Fund traditionally targets Y Combinator startups and does not take unsolicited offers outside that pipeline; its investment model is deeply integrated with the YC ecosystem.
Warm Intros: Often accessed through founders’ YC network or co-investors familiar with Rebel partners’ backgrounds (YC alumni).
Focus: Investments are typically made pre-Demo Day or during YC batches. 

Sector Focus: Broad technology — enterprise software, AI, consumer tech, fintech, etc. via the YC startup ecosystem.
Geography: Predominantly U.S./global YC startups given the Y Combinator emphasis. 
Stage: Seed and pre-seed, especially startups emerging from YC cohorts. 
Company Profile: Venture-scale with strong traction or YC validation. 
Team: Founded by entrepreneurial teams with YC acceptance and measurable execution potential.

Initial Intake: Screening of opportunities driven by Rebel’s proprietary algorithm (“Rebel Theorem 4.0”) to identify top YC founders. 
 Partner Review: Assessment by Rebel’s experienced YC alumni team focusing on founder quality, market potential, and traction. 
 Due Diligence: Standard diligence on team, product, economics, competitive landscape, and founder signals. 
 Deal Structuring: Terms negotiated seed-stage standard with an eye toward diversified portfolio fit.

Strategic Capital: Seed investment typically ranging from $50K–$500K for portfolio placement. 
YC Ecosystem Access: Deep connections into the YC founder and investor network. 
Follow-On Support: Potential participation in later rounds with co-investors and seed/Series A VCs.