Apply to the Softeq Venture Studio

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 funding cycle and the next cohort (exact start date TBD). The deadline for application has not been set yet and will be published only after a specific start date has been determined for the next cohort. You are applying for participation in the Softeq Venture Studio accelerator program in exchange for 6% common stock in your company. 

We will also make a $125,000 investment in cash and in-kind services for an additional 2-3% equity.   This is available for any startup in our studio and is optional for the founder to take.  We can make the investment via SAFE, convertible note, or participate in a priced round. We will match the terms (cap, discount, etc.) of the other investors participating.

We invite teams to apply and interview on a rolling basis and we'll touch base from time to time with updates. You can still submit an application after the deadline has been announced but you may not hear from us for several more weeks.

We consider ourselves an extension of your founding team and earn our common stock by working with you closely over the company's life. We believe in creating value and offer an Equity Back Guarantee where you can request your common stock back (no questions asked) within 24 hours of the end of the Studio program period if you feel you didn't receive commensurate value.

Typically, we end up owning between 6-10% of each startup we work with though the exact percentage is determined on a case-by-case basis.

A few conditions:

1]  You must own at least 10% of your startup to apply.

2]  We will invite selected teams to talk with us on a rolling basis.

3]  There is a one-month pre-boarding period for information gathering to help us get a fast start. Then, during the 3-month cohort cycle, we will work with you weekly and introduce you to people and companies that can help you. After 3 months, you’ll join our alumni network, where we’ll continue to provide value as long as it’s helpful.
4]  The program is open to startups globally and founders are expected to be in-residence in Houston, Texas, for one week per month of the three-month cohort for important face-to-face meetings and investor events.

For more information, click to go to the Softeq Venture Studio page.

A note about confidential information: do NOT submit any information you deem confidential. Our vetting and selection process includes reviewing submissions with our team and an extended team of industry experts. This is industry standard practice in venture capital. Our goal is to make an investment decision and we're interested in you and your business idea. Share the cookie, not the recipe. If accepted into the Venture Studio, we'll execute a mutual NDA before diving deeper into your technology, business processes, and intellectual property. In general, never share confidential information with potential investors. They typically do not sign NDAs due to the nature of the investment review process.