A seed platform for company builders

Surge is a 16-week program combining up to $3 million in seed capital with company-building workshops, global immersion trips, and support from a community of exceptional founders. The program is designed to help you build the foundations for an enduring company.

While the program runs for 16 weeks, we understand you need to run your business. We've designed the program to be flexible, with some required sessions and workshops that typically take 5-8 hours per week. The program includes both virtual and in-person components.

No, you don't need to relocate. Surge is designed to be primarily virtual with specific in-person events and immersion trips. We bring everyone together for key moments throughout the program, but you can continue to operate from your home base.

Surge is designed for technology startups from India, Southeast Asia, and select global markets. We focus on early-stage companies with outstanding founding teams, innovative solutions to large markets, and the potential for significant scale. We work with pre-seed to Series A stage companies.

Surge is sector-agnostic, but we primarily invest in technology companies. Our portfolio spans SaaS, consumer internet, fintech, healthtech, edtech, AI/ML, developer tools, and more. We look for innovative solutions addressing large market opportunities.

No, we work with companies at various stages of development. Some founders join with just an idea and strong founding team, while others have launched products with initial traction. We evaluate each application based on the team, market opportunity, and vision.

Surge offers up to $3 million in seed funding to companies selected for the program. The exact investment amount varies based on the company's stage, needs, and other factors. We also help connect founders with other investors for additional capital if needed.

The equity stake varies depending on the company's stage, valuation, and investment amount. Our investment terms are competitive with market standards for seed-stage companies. We aim to be fair partners who are aligned with founders for the long term.

Yes, a key part of the Surge program is preparing founders for their next fundraising round. 80% of Surge companies raise follow-on funding within 12 months of the program. We help with pitch preparation, introductions to investors, and strategic guidance throughout the process.

The application process starts with an online application form. If your application meets our criteria, you'll be invited for interviews with our team. The final investment decisions are made by our investment committee. The entire process typically takes 4-8 weeks from application to final decision.

Surge accepts applications year-round. We run two cohorts each year, typically starting in January and July. Even if a cohort is in progress, we encourage you to apply so we can consider you for the next cohort. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

The application asks for information about your company, product, market opportunity, team, traction, funding history, and business model. We also want to understand your vision and what makes your solution unique. Be concise but comprehensive, and make sure to highlight your team's strengths.