Start-Up Fund

Win $50,000 to Launch Your Start-Up

Win $50,000 to Launch Your Start-Up

Pitch your idea. Prove the plan. If you win, we fund your launch with structured capital and support.

$50,000 funding package for one winning start-up
Safe structure (milestones, budgeting, delivery checks)
Support included (launch roadmap and support)

Pitch your idea. Prove the plan. If you win, we fund your launch with structured capital and support.

$50,000 funding package for one winning start-up
Safe structure (milestones, budgeting, delivery checks)
Support included (launch roadmap and support)

Pitch your idea. Prove the plan. If you win, we fund your launch with structured capital and support.

$50,000 funding package
for one winning start-up
Safe structure
(milestones, budgeting, delivery checks)
Support included
(launch roadmap and support)

Get the funds needed to start your online business
The $50,000 “Safe Funding” Package

This is not a blank cheque. It’s structured funding designed to give a serious operator the highest chance of success.

Up to $50,000 allocated across launch needs (inventory, product dev, marketing, tooling, hiring)
Milestone-based release (e.g., supplier confirmed → prototypes → first order → launch → traction)
Launch plan review + KPI targets
Optional vendor introductions (where relevant)


Disclaimer: Funding structure may include staged disbursements, direct-to-vendor payments, and performance checkpoints.

This is not a blank cheque. It’s structured funding designed to give a serious operator the highest chance of success.

Up to $50,000 allocated across launch needs including inventory, product dev, marketing, tooling, hiring.
Milestone-based release
supplier confirmed → prototypes → stock purchase → launch → traction.
Launch plan review
Optional vendor introductions


Disclaimer: Funding structure may include staged disbursements, direct-to-vendor payments, and performance checkpoints.

how it works

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Fast Application

Apply in 3 Easy Steps

Apply

Tell us your idea, market and exactly how you’d deploy $50,000 funding.

Shortlist + Review

Shorlisted winners will be invited to final discovery call to pitch the Idea.

Winner Funded

One winner receives the $50,000 Funding package + launch oversight.

Apply

Tell us your idea, market and exactly how you’d deploy $50,000 funding.

Shortlist + Review

Shorlisted winners will be invited to final discovery call to pitch the Idea.

Winner Funded

One winner receives the $50,000 Funding package + launch oversight.

Apply

Tell us your idea, market and exactly how you’d deploy $50,000 funding.

Shortlist + Review

Shorlisted winners will be invited to final discovery call to pitch the Idea.

Winner Funded

One winner receives the $50,000 Funding package + launch oversight.

May 2026

Applications close

May 2026

Shortlist announced

June 2026

Winner announced

Start-up funding

Who This Is For (and Not For)

Who This Is For (and Not For)

Perfect for:

Founders with a clear D2C product/service idea and a realistic go-to-market
People who can execute fast (30–90 days)
Ecommerce Operators who understand numbers (COGS, margins, CAC, pricing)

Perfect for:

Founders with a clear D2C product/service idea and a realistic go-to-market
People who can execute fast (30–90 days)
Ecommerce Operators who understand numbers (COGS, margins, CAC, pricing)

Perfect for:

Founders with a clear D2C product/service idea and a realistic go-to-market
People who can execute fast (30–90 days)
Ecommerce Operators who understand numbers (COGS, margins, CAC, pricing)

Not for:

“I just need money” applications
Vague ideas with no differentiation
Anyone unwilling to be transparent with costs and progress

Not for:

“I just need money” applications
Vague ideas with no differentiation
Anyone unwilling to be transparent with costs and progress

success criteria

success critera

What We Judge (Scoring Criteria)

We’re looking for founders who can execute, not just pitch.

Score areas:
Clarity & differentiation (why this wins)
Market size & buyer urgency
Unit economics (margins, CAC assumptions, breakeven)
Execution plan (first 30/60/90 days)
Founder edge (skills, proof, network, speed)

Score areas:
Clarity & differentiation (why this wins)
Market size & buyer urgency
Unit economics (margins, CAC assumptions, breakeven)
Execution plan (first 30/60/90 days)
Founder edge (skills, proof, network, speed)

Start Application for your chance to win $50,000 🚀

Start Application for your chance to win $50,000 🚀

What You Need to Submit

What You Need to Submit

Application checklist:
✔ Start-up name + online business description
✔ The problem & the customer
✔ Your solution + offer + pricing
✔ Competitors + why you’re different
✔ Go-to-market plan
✔ Details of how you would invest the $50,000
✔ Founder Ecommerce background

Application checklist:
✔ Start-up name + online business description
✔ The problem & the customer
✔ Your solution + offer + pricing
✔ Competitors + why you’re different
✔ Go-to-market plan
✔ Details of how you would invest the $50,000
✔ Founder Ecommerce background

Application checklist:
✔ Start-up name + online business description
✔ The problem & the customer
✔ Your solution + offer + pricing
✔ Competitors + why you’re different
✔ Go-to-market plan
✔ Details of how you would invest the $50,000
✔ Founder Ecommerce background