For investors
We do the homework. You write the check.
Every graduate arrives with reviewed financials, clear ownership records, organized documents and numbers set above the levels you usually look for. You see deals other investors never get introduced to.
Why partner
A pipeline that didn't exist before.
Pre-screened
Companies only reach you after an investor panel confirms they meet the graduation standard.
Untapped
Founders outside the usual networks — overlooked doesn't mean under-performing.
Aligned
The Underdogs Fund already owns a share of every company. We win when you win.
Ways in
Three seats at the table.
Investors & investment firms
Get first look at graduates who already meet the standard you helped set. Write the graduation check on your own terms.
Fund backers
Back the Underdogs Fund: $1.2M over two years for 24 companies. 89¢ of every dollar goes into companies; returns recycle into future classes.
Hub sponsors
Foundations, corporates and public partners fund programs, space and grant delivery: $2.0M over two years through a 501(c)(3).
How it works
From first call to first deal.
- 01
Tell us about you
Fill out the short form below. It takes about five minutes.
- 02
Intro call
We get to know what you look for and explain how our program and fund work.
- 03
Help set the bar
Join the review panel or share your criteria so graduates meet the standard you need.
- 04
See graduates first
When a company graduates and fits your focus, we introduce you. You decide and set your own terms.
Built to be trusted
Controls you'd expect from public money.
- An independent firm holds the fund's money
- Conflicts disclosed; interested parties step out of decisions
- Outside accounting firm with an annual audit or review
- Advisory board with seats for anchor and university partners
- Hub (a nonprofit) and fund kept as separate organizations with separate books
- Every grant dollar tracked and reported back to its funder
Nothing on this page is an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security.
Investor intake
Join us as an investor.
Tell us how you invest and how you'd like to be involved. We'll follow up to set up a short intro call.