Entrepreneur First is a talent investor and startup accelerator based in London.
Founded in 2011 by Matt Clifford and Alice Bentinck, Entrepreneur First provides a structured approach to company creation, offering knowledge, mentorship, and connections.
The program covers various aspects such as idea generation, validation, market research, hiring, fundraising, customer discovery, sales strategies, and building a minimal viable product (MVP). Participants are paired with experienced mentors from the startup world to guide them through the process
Some of the most notable companies that have participated in the EF startup accelerator include:
- Tractable: A computer vision unicorn that has excelled in accident and disaster recovery using AI technology.
- Credit Kudos: Acquired by Apple for over $100 million.
- Magic Pony: Acquired by Twitter for $150 million.
- Omnipresent: Valued at over $700 million within just two years of its founding.