The Beyond Now Fund
We back students who are already building.
The Fund invests real money in student-founded businesses, startups, creative ventures and philanthropic projects, and a board of Beyond Now speakers stays in your corner while you build.
Now investing
$150K
Raised for student projects, with checks from $1K to $10K.Reviewed by a board of Beyond Now speakers who have built companies of their own.
What we fund
If you're building it, there's a lane for it
01BusinessesReal revenue and real customers. You're already selling something.
02StartupsAn early idea with a prototype and a plan to grow.
03Creative venturesContent, media, products or art you're turning into a brand.
04Philanthropic ProjectsNonprofits and community initiatives with measurable impact.
How the Fund works
Real capital, a board of speakers and a network that stays with you.
Students apply with a project, a board of Beyond Now speakers reviews every submission, and the projects they back get all three.
01 · Capital$1K to $10KA check for each funded projectDrawn from $150K raised for student founders.
02 · Mentorship1:1Time with the boardDirect time with Beyond Now speakers who have built companies of their own, and check-ins through the year.
03 · NetworkSix citiesA place in the networkAcross Summits, Pop-Ups, the podcast and News, where we share what you build.
From submission to funded
Five steps, rolling deadlines
01SubmitTell us who you are and what you're building. It takes about 10 minutes.
02ReviewOur team and a panel of Beyond Now speakers read every submission and shortlist the strongest.
03PitchShortlisted founders pitch the board live, in person at a Summit or over video.
04FundSelected projects receive a check, mentorship and a spot in the Beyond Now network.
05BuildWe check in through the year, help you hit your milestones and share your story.
Coming soon
Applications open soon.
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