athena.vc

Athena.VC – Your First Investor, Your Startup Co-Founder Work sucks? Start a company. It’ll be fun. Athena.VC invests $30K–$50K in solo founders at the idea stage—no traction required. For an optional 4% equity, we’ll be your co-founder for six months, helping you refine your idea, validate customers, build an MVP, and fundraise. We believe the best startups come from individuals with grit, curiosity, and speed. No fancy degrees or credentials needed—just the ability to learn fast, work hard, and build. 🚀 What We Offer: • Funding & Support: Up to $50K for 3-4% equity. • Venture Builder: 6-month hands-on program with a 15-person team to help build your MVP. • Direct Mentorship: Work with founders who’ve built multi-million-dollar businesses. • No Co-Founder? No Problem: We act as your shadow co-founder so you don’t have to give away 50% equity. 🌍 Our 30-Year Goal: 1. Help 1M founders start their first business. 2. Create a university for entrepreneurship. 3. Launch Silicon Valley ecosystems worldwide. 4. Accelerate science, technology, and progress. 💡 Why Startups Are Less Risky Than You Think: Everyone we know who’s worked on startups for 10 years makes at least $500K/year in profit. The real risk? Quitting too soon. 👥 Join Our Community: • Founders Network: Weekly updates, group coaching, and accountability. • Mentorship: Access to successful entrepreneurs and VCs. • Cash Rewards: Get paid for studying competitors, talking to users, and validating ideas. We back solo founders, young founders, and weird founders. If you’re serious about building, we’ll be your first believers. Apply now—because startups aren’t just for Silicon Valley. They’re for anyone willing to put in the work. 🌐 Learn more: athena.vc