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Soma Capital Fellows

Global

by Soma Capital

Soma Capital's fellowship invests $100K (up to $1M) via uncapped SAFE in early-stage founders, with weekly office hours, virtual Demo Day, and investor introductions. 19 unicorns in portfolio.

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Funding

$100K (up to $1M)

Duration

Cohort-based (ongoing support)

Geography

Global

Eligibility

Open to early-stage founders globally. No formal age requirement. Founders can apply to start their own company or join a Soma portfolio company.

Application

Periodic (batch-based)

Last verified

2/14/2026

About This Fellowship

Soma Capital Fellows is a remote-first fellowship program that invests $100K via an uncapped SAFE (0% immediate equity dilution), with the potential for up to $1M for founders starting their own company. The program also offers placement opportunities at top Soma portfolio companies like Cognition, Mercor, and Ramp.

The fellowship includes weekly office hours, a virtual Demo Day, and investor introductions from Soma's extensive network. The program is fully remote with optional in-person networking events. Soma Capital's portfolio includes 19 unicorns, including Gecko Robotics, Mercor, and Moniepoint.

What You Get

Investment with founder-friendly terms plus access to Soma's portfolio network.

  • $100K via uncapped SAFE (up to $1M)
  • Zero immediate equity dilution
  • Weekly office hours with Soma team
  • Virtual Demo Day and investor introductions
  • Optional placement at portfolio companies (Cognition, Mercor, Ramp)

Who Should Apply

Early-stage founders building technology companies who want remote-friendly support with minimal strings attached.

  • Founders at pre-seed or idea stage
  • Technical and non-technical founders welcome
  • Remote-first — no relocation required
  • Open to founders starting a company or joining a portfolio company

Selection Signal

Soma evaluates founders on ambition, technical aptitude, and market insight rather than traction alone.

  • Portfolio of 19 unicorns demonstrates strong selection
  • Focus on founder quality over current metrics
  • Batch-based applications with rolling review

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