CALL TO ADVENTURE

A program that backs entrepreneurs to build their powerful ideas into phenomenal businesses

WHAT’S YOUR ADVENTURE

ADVENTURE

Is it building from the ground up? Creating a team from scratch?
Solving for hard-to-reach markets?
Then, it’s time to drop your plan B and get started.

WHY THE CALL

TO ADVENTURE

We’re believers.We believe executives and ex-founders are the best at identifying pain points or efficiencies to be achieved, thanks to their long work tenures and experience.

We believe when you have an idea or product that solves a problem, you must leave your job and jump right in.

We believe in your idea, and want to be your first cheque and backer

WHAT WE SEEK

THE FOUNDER

Accomplished executives or ex-founders ready to leave their jobs to jumpstart their dreams.

THE IDEA

An idea with a well-defined market and problem

THE PITCH

Have a pitch deck to share with us your idea

HOW IT WORKS

We look for builders/operators who are ready to take the plunge and invest up to US$500,000 to jumpstart their dreams. We will pool in our knowledge, expertise and network to provide prospective founders the highest likelihood of success

  • Founders can request for call with WVC team

  • Office hours with mentors to answer any pertinent questions founders have

  • More time to brainstorm with mentors to validate idea, product, GTM, anything that you would like to deep dive on

  • Provide much needed network to budding founders

  • We will ensure you can comfortably take care of your bills while building your idea

  • Credits from most major platforms (like AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure) to help founders manage cost from the onset

FAQs

Why call to adventure

The genesis of this program is to empower and enable accomplished executives who want to quit their current roles and build the idea they are extremely passionate about. We feel that seasoned executives and co-founders who across years have identified different pain points and ineffiencies in businesses are best suited to build innovative products and solutions. We at WVC want to be your first believer, mentor, institutional backer and closest companion in this adventorous new beginning!

Inviting builders and operators who have had rich experience in high growth startups / corporates and ideating on single or multiple problem statements. This program is meant for working professionals with 3+ years of experience in high growth startups/ corporates - Could be currently working or on notice or sabbatical and have an idea tinkering that would love to pursue as an entrepreneur.

Who can apply

What is the duration of the program

We do not believe in setting strict timelines for an adventure that you are embarking on and hence no fixed duration for the program. Once you are a part of CTA journey, WVC is always there to support you.

Which industry or sectors does WVC focus on?

We invest in Fintech but are open to any interesting Consumertech ideas

Where will the program be located?

It is a remote program

How does the overall program look like? What kind of benefits do I receive being a part of this adventure?

Once you apply, we do our preliminary screening post which if we like your idea - We spend time with you to understand it better and conduct a final shortlisting for the program cohort. If you make it to the program, we would endeavour to make it the most fulfilling journeys through

a) Bi-weekly cadences

b) Office hours with industry leaders / mentors

c) Brainstorming sessions for anything that you need our support with - Idea validation, product, GTM, etc

d) Industry connects with distinguished professionals and founders

e) Commitment of $250K- $500K to take care of your bills

f) WVC perks (Yay!) ranging from cloud credits to HR & people management to Compliance and more.

Yes, whether you are a single founder or a team, WVC team is committed to set you up for success

Can single founders apply

Do I need an idea to apply for the program

Yes, an idea that you are absolutely passionate about and feel that either be an innovative solution to an existing problem or a disruptor.

What is the commitement that WVC is looking for from the Founders / Team?

If the team is selected, the founding members are expected to quit their current jobs and build the start ups full time. The investment and disbursement of funds will be on condition on founding team being effectively full time

Application start date

Application end date

Investment decision

9 November 2022

17 March 2023

4 weeks from application date

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