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Velocity is our bespoke program for pre-seed Cybersecurity founders. We give you the capital, peer cohort, and network to go from 0 to 1.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
APPLY NOWMichael Coates
SEVEN HILL VENTURES
About
Seven Hill Ventures

Get the best - Michael’s extensive cybersecurity network, alongside Village Global’s luminary network. Michael is 3x CISO (Twitter, Mozilla, CoinList), cybersecurity founder (acquired), and former OWASP Chairman. He brings unparalleled expertise and a founder's perspective to the companies he backs.
Capital

You'll get up to $1M
to help you get to your next key milestone. When it's time for follow-on funding, we will work with you to refine your pitch and get intros to the right investors.
Access to the
Village Network

Tap into the Village Global's network for introductions to potential customers, new hires, and subject matter experts. As your business grows, you’ll get even more access to our network luminaries.
Join from anywhere

Velocity is fully remote. You can join from anywhere in the world.
We'll also curate opportunities for you to meet other Villagers through our industry-best events.
Compute

Get top-tier AI perks, from Microsoft, OpenAI, & Anthropic:
- Microsoft Azure credits up to $350K (valid for 4yrs). Access to dedicated
Azure GPU cluster.
- OpenAI credit package of $10K, VIP usage tier upgrades, and early access to technical sessions and alpha programs.
- Anthropic API credits of $1.5K, priority support routing and highest rate limits.
Peer community

Peer learning is a powerful tool as you build your company:
- Join a curated Mastermind group, and meet other founders at a similar stage.
- Attend our annual Villagers Retreat and learn from founders several steps ahead.
- Participate in Village masterclasses and hear from subject matter experts.
Luminary LPs
Our LPs have founded some of the world's greatest tech companies. They partner with Village for in-person events, virtual masterclasses, and have even invested directly in follow-on rounds.
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Support with follow-on fundraising
We leverage our unparalleled network to help you navigate the founder, and fundraising, journey. Founders backed by Village Global have gone on to raise more than $6B from elite VC firms like:
Village events featuring tech luminaries
Learn from top operators
Amjad Masad
REPLIT & SOFTWARE 3.0
Deon Nicholas
FORETHOUGHT AI
Lukas Biewald
WEIGHTS & BIASES
FAQs
Is it ever too early to pitch Village Global on investment?
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No. We’re happy to be your first investor, pre-traction and pre-revenue. Even if you just have an idea and no formal company yet – drop us a line.
I’ve already raised money from angels. Should I still pitch Village?
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Do you lead rounds? What’s your typical check size?
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We can lead or participate, depending on the round dynamics. Our typical check size ranges from $250k - $1.5M in pre-seed and seed rounds.
I’m not based in Silicon Valley, or even in the U.S. Will you still invest in my startup?
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Yes. We invest around the world.
Do you take board seats?
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We typically do not take board seats but we take it case-by-case.
Who on the Village team should I get in touch with to pitch my startup?
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The best way to get in touch is to gain an introduction to someone on the HQ team or one of our Network Leaders. Feel free to reach out at hello@villageglobal.vc or submit your startup using our form.
How involved are the luminaries?
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The luminary LPs who back Village Global meet with breakout portfolio companies and sometimes directly invest in later rounds. Each luminary’s particular style of engagement varies. We’re honored to have their support.
What do you look for in the founders you back?
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Vision. Grit. Strong product or technical orientation. An ability to recruit a team. And much more!
What’s your investment process like? How long does it take?
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It depends. We sometimes get to know founders over a period of months before investing. Other times, we’ve invested just a few days after taking an initial meeting. We can move as fast as your process demands. A typical pre-seed or seed round process will take 2-3 weeks from initial intro to investment decision.
Will Village support me in future fundraising rounds?
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Yes. We help you raise a quality seed or Series A round from top Silicon Valley venture firms. We sometimes participate in those successive rounds as well from our fund.