GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Venture investment, amount varies by deal — not a fixed grant.
Rolling submissions, no set deadline.
FUNDING TYPE
Venture Capital
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Their portfolio sits at 40+ companies across two funds totaling $125M+, so they're selective but active.
Rolling submissions mean there's no single deadline to beat, but competition is real given the focused mandate. Fund II recently closed at $75M, suggesting active deployment now.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review their investment criteria and three focus themes on the website — 30 minutes
Submit application via their Apply for Funding page — 1-2 hours
Founder conversations and due diligence if selected — Weeks to months
WORTH KNOWING
Collab's managing partners are former founders themselves and explicitly position the firm as hands-on collaborators offering coaching, perspective, and operational support beyond capital — fit on that dimension matters, not just traction.
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