by South Park Commons
A two-phase program ($400K for 7%) designed for the -1 to 0 stage: an in-person bootcamp followed by an open-ended residency until you reach conviction.
Visit Program$400K
7% equity via SAFE
Bootcamp + open-ended residency
~20 founders
2–3 cohorts/year
Seasonal (Fall, Spring, Summer)
San Francisco & New York City
No
United States
2/14/2026
South Park Commons' Founder Fellowship helps entrepreneurs start a venture-scale company by targeting support at the "-1 to 0" idea stage. The program offers $400K in exchange for 7% equity via a SAFE, plus a guaranteed $600K in your next outside-led venture round.
The Fellowship has two distinct phases: a structured in-person bootcamp (in SF or NYC) followed by an open-ended residency with flexible access to offices and partners. There's no fixed end date — the residency lasts as long as needed to reach conviction and prepare for fundraising.
The open-ended residency format is unique — no arbitrary 12-week deadline. Plus, the guaranteed $600K follow-on removes fundraising anxiety.
Technical founders who need time and community to explore ideas without the pressure of a fixed program timeline. Strong fit for people leaving Big Tech or academia.
SPC blurs the line between a fellowship and a residency. The open-ended format and guaranteed follow-on funding create a safety net that encourages ambitious exploration.
Source: South Park Commons
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