A pre-seed program built to take founders from 0 to 1.
Velocity is Village Global’s bespoke program for pre-seed founders, offering capital, a global peer cohort, and unmatched access to one of the strongest networks in tech. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Funding:
Village Global invests up to $1M to help founders reach their next major milestone. When it’s time for follow-on rounds, they provide pitch refinement and warm introductions to top investors.
Network Access:
Founders can leverage the Village Global network for hiring, expert guidance, customer intros, and—over time—direct access to the program’s high-profile luminary LPs (many of whom built iconic tech companies).
Global Participation:
Velocity is fully remote-friendly. Founders can join from anywhere, and those wanting to relocate to the U.S. receive immigration legal sponsorship through Alma, covered by the program.
AI Compute Benefits:
AI teams receive premium benefits from major partners, including:
Up to $350K in Azure credits with GPU cluster access
$10K in OpenAI credits, usage upgrades, and early technical access
Anthropic credits, priority support, and top rate limits
Peer Community:
Velocity emphasizes shared learning through curated Mastermind groups, founder meetups, masterclasses, and the annual Villagers Retreat, where founders connect with peers a few steps ahead.
San Francisco, California, United States