Czech Founders VC
Sherpa Program
Accelerate your early stage startup with the Founders who built and exited businesses with combined multi-billion $ valuation across the globe.
Apply to Sherpa and never climb the startup peaks alone.

OPEN CALL for Cohort #4.
Apply by the 5th of September 2025.
Never. Climb. Alone.
1
Successful founders working with you
Join forces with matured founder who will help you navigate in early days. Avoid costly mistakes. Learn from the best. Get your Sherpa.
2
Ditch your routine job. It's all in now!
In doubts whether you can make it in the early stage? Get $ resources you need to be able to leave your corporate chair if needed for you and your cofounder.
3
Fundraise like a pro
Learn how to master your pitch, tame your slides and prep the data room. Get help with investment process all the way - from leads, intros up until contract.
4
Tailored workshops for a few
Get highly interactive workshop series in a small group of fellow founders. No more "one to many" style of acceleration.
Value Added By Sherpa
Our program provides comprehensive support to help your startup reach new heights:
Investment
40k EUR initial investment through convertible loan in day 1. (€22k wage compensation, €18k in resources).
Validated business plan
Business strategy with the full understanding of key business drivers and financial plan.
Polished Go-to-Market
Master the revenue generating processes. Understand your customers. Build sales pipeline.
Follow-on Investment
Potential following pre-seed investment up to EUR 250k.
Expert Support network
Top-notch CPOs, designers, advisory, lawyers, CTOs and mentors. Expert operators on a phone.
EUR 200k+ in benefits
Get access to cloud credits, discounts and other freebies as the Sherpa startup.
Sherpa Program Elements
Team Offsite
Out of comfort-zone founders community building. Two nights transformative experience.
OKR Planning Session
Objectives and Key Results (OKR) mastered for the full control of your Sherpa experience.
Mentoring
Access to the network of Czech Founders VC who become your advisors, customers, supporters, board members.
Workshops
Intense learning sessions with exceptional founders & operators, applying their experience to your problems.
Accelerating journey
Kick-off and set your OKRs
Bonding offsite event, special workshops,
team building and strategy outline
Intense 3-month Acceleration
MVP hacked, UX finished, brand, Go-to-market, business plan, sales materials, competition analysis , customer research, LOIs,
first customers and much more.
Demo day +
Follow-on Investment
Pre-seed round fundraising, active pipeline of investors with Czech Founders VC as your partners.
Scaling growth
Becoming a fast growing startup aiming at >25% monthly growth.
Sherpa Alumni
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To Be Done
What's Next?
1
Apply now for cohort #4 starting in Autumn 2025. Send us what you have and we'll connect with you in a couple days.
2
Investment Committee (IC)
Help us understand whether we are the right fit for you and vice versa. Decision made mid-September.
3
Sign the Investment Contract
Standard Czech Founders VC investment document (Convertible Loan Agreement=CLA)
4
Climb with Sherpa
Attend program. Learn. Scale. Get Funded.
Our Partners
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How can I get in touch with Sherpa?
We're flexible with first contact. You can reach us through Typeform, email, LinkedIn, personal meetings, or through warm or cold introductions.
How long is the application process?
Our process is quick and straightforward - typically just 2-3 meetings and 2-4 weeks from application ddl. We provide concrete and honest feedback regardless of the outcome.
What equity stake does Sherpa take?
40k for 4%, simple CLA with minimum control. You remain in control and continue to lead your company.
What support do founders receive beyond funding?
Founders gain access to our Limited Partners (LPs) and mentors who can support your startup journey. We believe our network is your network.
When does the new cohort start?
The next cohort (#4) is scheduled to begin in Autumn 2025. Application deadlines is 5th of September.
Program will kick off mid-October.
What happens after the initial investment?
We provide ongoing support through the Sherpa Program, helping you learn, scale, and secure follow-on funding. Many of our startups have successfully secured additional investments.
The next big outlier is You.
Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Every Sherpa is part of the Czech Founders VC. We're here to make Czechia and Slovakia star startup ecosystems.
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