We fund dropouts building disruptive startups with a $25-150K first check.

Many of the most iconic people, from Bill Gates to Steven Spielberg to Madonna, have been dropouts. Whether they help start a new country like Alexander Hamilton or become stars like Oprah, dropouts change the world.

But dropping out is difficult. It’s a contrarian decision to leave the traditional path, forging one’s own path, often against the wishes of one’s community, parents, and even self. Most dropouts don’t know other dropouts personally. We haven’t had the chance to have a real community of people who we can relate to, get support from, and work together with.

This starts with DropoutFund. We fund early stage companies founded by dropouts — and would-be dropouts — with $25-150K first checks. This includes a kickstart and intros to our network so founders can get support, mentoring, and advising. We'll give you the support and the courage, with our community and that first check, to take the leap into starting a disruptive company full-time.