GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies — angel network investment, amount not specified.
Rolling submissions — apply anytime.
FUNDING TYPE
Venture Capital
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Odds are unclear — no acceptance rate or number of investments per year is published.
The portfolio page lists around a dozen companies, suggesting selective investment. This is angel network funding, not a grant, so competition is against other early-stage impact startups seeking investor attention.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review the Halcyon Angels page and confirm your venture fits the impact focus — 1-2 hours
Submit an application via the Apply link on the site — 2-4 hours
Engage with the angel network if selected for further review or pitch — Varies
WORTH KNOWING
Halcyon Angels describes itself as a learning network — investors are actively developing their impact-investing knowledge, which may make them more open to first-time founders willing to clearly explain their impact thesis.
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