How to
Apply to Allocator One.
Applications for Allocator One Winter 2025 are now open. Apply by December 1, 2024 to be considered for our next cohort. We're conducting interviews on a rolling basis, with final selections made by January 15, 2025. The entire application process is conducted remotely. Allocator One Winter 25 runs from January to March 2025.
About applying to Allocator One
To be considered for investment, you need to go through our application process. The application deadline for our next batch (Winter 2025) is 1st December 2024. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via email or LinkedIn.
After submitting the application you will hear back from us within 12 weeks.
We like to get in touch with first-time GPs early as possible. We invite you to submit your application as soon as you're ready. We're not expecting you to have everything figured out. Allocator One acts more like a pre-seed investor than most LPs. Let's just get going.
We read applications on a rolling basis. Applications that are submitted early may be selected for an early interview. You can continue to update your application after you've submitted it.
If your application is promising, we will invite you to a series of interviews. This will be followed by due diligence and then an investment decision. We invest under the terms of our Anchor Deal. We give everyone who interviews feedback on our decision.
If we decide not to invite you for an interview, you won’t receive personalized feedback. This probably means that your current investment thesis isn’t a fit for what we’re looking for right now. It’s never a judgment on the quality of your work.
We mostly stick to our batch schedule, but we do understand that sometimes a first close just needs to happen. In these urgent cases, we not wait for the batch to start before we make a commitment.
Allocator One is highly selective, partnering with less than 3% of applicants. In 2024, we made anchor investments in just 10 funds so far, out of more than 550 applications. This level of selectivity serves as a powerful endorsement that can significantly bolster your future fundraising efforts.
About the batch
Our program runs in two 12-week batches annually to support first-time general partners (GPs) in launching their venture capital funds. Each batch accommodates around five funds, providing a highly personalized and supportive environment.
Program structure
The program lasts 12 weeks and is fully remote, allowing participants to engage from anywhere in the world. There are no classrooms or mandatory group meetings.
Support and resources
Participants receive dedicated guidance from Allocator One's founding partners, internal and confidential discussion groups, and opportunities for collaboration within a cohort of highgly driven and knowledgable peers. We provide introductions to our network of institutional investors and offer operational support for administrative and regulatory tasks.
Key features
We typically commits €1 million for solo GPs and €2 million for teams of two or more GPs. Participants can choose their level of support, from initial setup to ongoing operations. Our streamlined processes reduce setup time from years to weeks.
Long-term commitment
Support continues beyond the 12-week batch, with ongoing guidance, resources, and networking opportunities. Join Allocator One to set up your fund for immediate success and long-term growth in the venture capital ecosystem.
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