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Comparable Ventures
Comparable Ventures
Comparable Ventures
Name
Description
Link
Length of time
Acceptance Criteria
Differences
Valuation
Contact Info
1
Theil Fellowship
The Thiel Fellowship gives $100,000 to young people who want to build new things instead of sitting in a classroom.
2 Years
previous experience + communication ability + quality of idea
2
Y Combinator
The overall goal of YC is to help startups really take off. They arrive at YC at all different stages. Some haven’t even started working yet, and others have been launched for a year or more. But whatever stage a startup is at when they arrive, our goal is to help them to be in dramatically better shape 3 months later.
3 months
previous experience + communication ability + quality of idea
3
Tech Stars
Each year, we choose over 500 early-stage companies to join one of our 3-month, mentorship-driven accelerators, investing $120K and providing hands-on mentorship and access to the Techstars network for life.
3 months
previous experience + communication ability + quality of idea
4
Minerva
Travel the world for four years when you go to college with 120 other students in your class. Similar to college class structure.
4 Years
writing ability + test scores + previous experience
did minerva, he didn’t like the structure of the class (we have none). The people were not sharp who he was forced into conversing with (we will do our best), it was expensive, he was locked in for 4 years with 120 students (we need to sell that you will be meeting lots of people on the college campuses and in the cities you move to). He didn’t think he would get much from staying there.
5
Laureate
International College education.
4 Years
writing ability + test scores + previous experience
It’s like a typical college education with classes.
6
Launch X
Located on the campus of MIT, LaunchX is one of the most widely known and reputable programs out there. It brings together top aspiring high school entrepreneurs from around the world each summer, and supports them through the process of launching a startup. LaunchX gives promising young entrepreneurs the chance to learn from industry experts. It also provided=s the course materials and the support needed to build real products and solve business challenges in viable ways.
LaunchX helps its student start real companies following the four steps of the program:
1 Month
“Great applicants do not need to have experience in entrepreneurship, but need to have shown self-initiative, resilience, problem solving capacity, and teamwork skills that show the propensity for great entrepreneurial capacity.”
7
Velocity
university of waterloo accelerator which take 0% equity. + supports students with 25k and connections in SF. Will invest up to 50k
1-3 Years
We support and invest in early-stage (pre-seed or seed) companies capable of driving positive, large-scale, global impact.
8
StartX
Stanford’s accelerator. Takes 0% equity. Connects you with Stanford students, will invest in you.
they help you decide how much time to commit
Already have an idea.
9
OnDeck
Go from pre-idea to fundraise, supported by a community of founders who have launched over 1000 companies.
8-10 weeks
10
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List of many programs for high school entrepreneurs
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