GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$500K–$1.5M per investment, one-time at initial check.
Rolling applications, no set deadline.
FUNDING TYPE
Venture Capital
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Dreamit has backed 300+ companies since 2008, but their portfolio is highly curated, not broadly accessible.
They describe their selection process as 'highly curated,' which signals meaningful filtering. The cybersecurity focus further narrows the pool, so only companies with clear traction and enterprise relevance are likely to advance.
WHAT IT TAKES
Submit your company via the Apply page — 30–60 minutes
Initial screening and fit assessment by Dreamit team — 1–3 weeks
Deeper diligence and partner meetings if shortlisted — 2–6 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
Dreamit's value proposition centers on enterprise customer introductions through 70+ partners and co-investor access through 100+ relationships—so founders with a clear enterprise sales motion will fit best.
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