Description
Floodgate is a Seed‑stage venture capital firm that partners with founders at the earliest moments of company creation. The firm focuses on bold ideas, strong founder‑market fit, and products that can create entirely new markets or categories.
Eligibility
• Very early‑stage technology startups
• Idea to MVP‑stage founders
• Founders seeking Seed capital
• Large, disruptive market opportunities
Process
Deal Sourcing: Founder referrals, inbound pitches, ecosystem relationships
Evaluation: Founder insight, problem depth, product vision, market potential
Term Structure: SAFEs, notes, and priced Seed rounds
Investment Model: High‑conviction early investments with hands‑on founder support
What an Applicant can Obtain
✔ $500K–$3M in Seed capital
✔ Early institutional validation
✔ Deep founder coaching and strategic guidance
✔ Access to strong follow‑on investor networks
✔ Long‑term partnership from inception
