New York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
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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 directoriesFounder mafia
The Z-Fellows mafia →45 people who came through Z-Fellows went on to found or lead other companies.
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What they invest in
from 3 of 3 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Consumer ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Direct to Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1FoodTech ×1Future of Work ×1Healthtech ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1United States×1
Portfolio companies · 3 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
Terac operates an "expert labor MCP" — an API and marketplace that lets AI systems and companies source, screen, interview, verify, and pay verified human experts on demand, using a panel of experts and an AI moderator that runs structured voice interviews.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Zac(Co-founder)Jack(Co-founder)
Co-investorsAudaciousSignalFireSV Angel
Pure Pet Food makes natural, air-dried dog food using a moisture-removal preservation method instead of the extrusion process used for traditional dry biscuits, offering tailored recipes based on each dog's profile delivered directly to owners.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
Daniel Valdur Eha(Founder)inDan
Co-investorsFELIX CAPITALGoodwater CapitalHidden CapitalLudlow VenturesMaC Venture CapitalSignalFire
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTerac · threads.com · Mar 10, 2026
Frequently 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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