Emergent Ventures
VC firmEmergent Ventures is a fellowship and grant program founded in 2018 by economist Tyler Cowen, aiming to support entrepreneurs and innovators with highly scalable ideas to meaningfully improve society. The program offers grants to individuals worldwide, focusing on projects that can drive transformative social change.
In 2020, Emergent Ventures expanded to include dedicated support for projects in India, Africa, the Caribbean, and Ukraine, reflecting a commitment to fostering innovation in diverse regions.
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                1. Idea or Patent            
                     
                2. Prototype            
                     
                3. Early Revenue            
                     
                4. Scaling            
                     
         Target countries
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               Sometimes
            
         Tickets
                $500k to $2M 
            
         Location
            San Mateo, CA, USA, USA         
   
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