New York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Z Fellows operates on the belief that the fastest path to startup success is learning directly from proven founders who have built multi-billion-dollar companies. The program targets technical builders at all stages—from high school students to those with full-time employment—across diverse sectors including consumer technology, enterprise software, healthcare, fintech, and deep tech. Rather than taking equity, the program provides mentorship, community, and long-term support to help founders accelerate their ventures.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Direct to Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1Healthtech ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1
Portfolio companies · 2 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeAmorphous transforms unstructured hospital data into standardized, queryable formats using AI, enabling hospitals to derive operational, financial, and clinical insights for decision-making.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtech
Co-investorsBADideas.fundOutlast FundPurposeTechSpecialist VC
Pure Pet Food makes natural, air-dried dog food that is rehydrated with water, sold via a personalised subscription plan tailored to each dog.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsFELIX CAPITALGoodwater CapitalHidden CapitalLudlow VenturesMaC Venture CapitalSignalFire
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latest coverage across their companiesFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Z-Fellows invest at?
- Z-Fellows invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Z-Fellows focus on?
- Z-Fellows focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Gaming, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic, Social.
- Where is Z-Fellows located?
- Z-Fellows is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Z-Fellows lead rounds?
- Z-Fellows typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies.
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