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Founders need talent, not just capital.

Open Water helps founders
get to market faster.

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WHO WE ARE

Open Water funds ambitious founders early on, providing a platform for growth.

Here’s how we do it.

It’s Growth,
Supercharged.

WHAT WE’RE UP TO

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ACCELERATOR

Transform your one year roadmap, to a twelve week action plan.

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FUND

Taking early bets on founders who look for Open Water.

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THIS IS THE FUN PART

Love what you’re building?Let’s talk.

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How our Accelerator works.

Our Philosophy

01. The Idea

We interview the most promising startups and select 20 companies.

02. Build and Design

Each startup is assigned a dedicated team of Engineers and Designers. With this team your one year roadmap becomes a six week action plan.

03. Market and Grow

Each startup is assigned a dedicated team of Growth Hackers. The team helps your startup find product market fit.

Our Process

Summer 2021 Timeline

January - April

Screen and Recruit Talent

The Open Water Team recruits and screens the most talented Engineers, Designers, Product Managers, and Growth Hackers in the United States.

May 1st

Founder Invitations Sent

20 of the most promising startups are invited to join Open Water.

May 15th

Super Days

Founders interview Designers, Engineers, and Growth Hackers from our talent pool and select their team.

June 1st

Summer Cohort Begins

Teams are finalized and startups continue to grow.

August 26th

Demo Day

The Open Water Summer 2021 Cohort presents to investors during a virtual demo day.

Get Funded

How Open Water Works.

01. Text us

Text Pitch to 650-481-9264

02. Record

Follow the instructions and record a 60-90 second voice memo describing your company.

03. Talk

If we think that you are a good fit, we will reach out within 72 hours to schedule a meeting.

Initial meetings are audio only.