Frequently Asked Questions: Application

What type of company will Momentum fund?

We fund Internet technology start-ups. If you’re developing a web-based application, software or service that has a national or global reach, we’d like to hear more from you. We don’t fund medical device companies, biotechnology companies, inventions, consultancies, restaurants or other local service-oriented companies.

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Do you only fund companies that take part in the Momentum program?

Yes, you must apply and participate in all 12 weeks of our program.

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What is the Elevator Pitch video?

Sell us on your idea in 90 seconds! Applicants are asked to post their elevator pitch videos on Vimeo, then submit their Vimeo URL in the application. (Later, we’ll add your video to our Momentum channel on Vimeo.)

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What is the Hypothesis Pitch Deck?

If we ask you to return with a hypothesis pitch deck, it means we see potential in your idea. This is where you share your assumptions on your problem/solution, unique value proposition, unfair advantage, customer segments, cost structure, and revenue streams.

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Do you accept teams without developers?

We highly recommend that someone on your team has the technical expertise to build your product. Twelve weeks goes by very quickly, and your entire team will need undivided focus and teamwork to keep pace with the program. We do accept individual applications from developers who are interested in working with start-ups. We can help facilitate those introductions but encourage you to find someone on your own.

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