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The Council Fund

United States$10K – $100K chequesUpdated May 2026
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Deploys capital into emerging ventures transforming legacy industries, features Seed‑through‑later‑stage experience, founder GP delivers product/operations mentorship, hiring guidance, and intros to angels/operators at Cruise, Snap, Block, Stripe, Lyft. With a disciplined investment approach, the team drives value for both founders and investors.

Cheque size
$10K – $100K
Stages
Pre-Seed
Industries
HealthcareTechnology
Operating in
United States
How they invest
Not specified
Technologies
Not specified
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