capital and conviction for ambitious builders.
we back builders and projects with early capital and long-term conviction.
about evm.capital
builders. the curious. the ambitious. the ones who see possibility where others see limits.
these are the people we back.
at evm.capital, we identify and support a small number of exceptional builders at the earliest stages. sometimes when a project is no more than an idea. because at the root of every category-defining company is a person willing to build what others won’t.
we believe talent is widely distributed, but opportunity is not. our microgrants provide early capital to ambitious builders so they can begin experimenting, building, and pushing ideas forward.
we don’t look for reasons something might fail.
we look for the rare cases where something could truly matter.
our role is simple: back exceptional people early and stand with them as they build.
we ask hard questions. we challenge ideas. we push when we see potential. because building meaningful things requires honesty, conviction, and resilience.
our team reflects the builders we support — curious, independent thinkers who care deeply about the craft of building.
evm.capital exists to support ambitious people at the very beginning of their journey.
because the future is built by a small number of determined individuals who decide to start.
our team exists for one reason: to back exceptional builders early.
the answers to your frequently asked questions
if you can’t find what you’re looking for, email our support team, and we will get back to you.
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i am a solo founder. can i apply?
yes, you can apply if you're a solo founder. if you have a co-founder, make sure only one person from the team fills out the form. -
how long does it take?
all the applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and there is no deadline to submit an application. due to the high volume of applications we receive, it typically takes 1-2 weeks to hear back from us. -
what’s the process like?
after you submit your grant application, we will email you when your application starts being reviewed. if your project or idea fits our criteria, we will schedule a meeting with the evm capital team. during the meeting, we will decide on the funding amount and learn more about what you’re building. finally, you will receive a cheque to support your project. -
what's the cheque size?
our average cheque size is $100-$600, but we do extend up to $1000 for certain projects. -
what stage of ideation should i be at in order to apply?
we at evm capital love to support creativity and innovation, so even if you just have a basic idea on paper and are looking for funding to get started, you’re welcome to apply. an MVP is good to have, but not a must. -
is there any age limit for applying for a funding?
we welcome individuals of all ages, including middle school, high school, college students, and those who have dropped out or recently graduated.
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