Cohort 3 — Vancouver — Sept to Dec 2026
Make it
Happen
If you are ready to bet on yourself. We back you with capital from day one, full-time office access in DT Vancouver, direct exposure to venture-backed founders, and investor introductions that matter.
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Would investors
actually fund this?
Most founders only hear why an investor passed after weeks of silence. Get a direct, evidence-based read before you start outreach.
Share your deck and founder LinkedIn.
We assess traction, insight, and founder strength.
Get a verdict, the reasons, and concrete next steps.
Your deck is never shared without your permission.
Happy to make intros
Ready for the right investor conversations.
Acme has meaningful paid traction, credible customer pull, and a founder with direct insight into the problem. The evidence supports beginning a focused venture raise.
Sanket has been notified and will review your deck. He will look to see which investor introductions may be appropriate.
Learn from founders
who've done it before.
Pitch to the funds that
write first cheques.
Designed to move
you forward.
Capital
Removing barriers to build. $12.5K upfront, with up to $50K in additional support as you grow.
$12.5K upfront, with up to $50K in additional support as you grow.
Workspace
Proximity creates momentum. Work side-by-side with founders in the trenches. Four months of focused execution in one room.
Four months of focused execution alongside founders building in the same room.
Mentorship
Operators, not advisors. Weekly sessions with founders who've built and scaled real companies. Tactical, honest guidance.
Weekly tactical guidance from operators who have built and scaled real companies.
Investor Access
Direct access to first-cheque capital. Demo day in front of active early-stage funds. Warm introductions that matter.
Demo day, first-cheque investors and warm introductions that matter.
Trip to SF
Exclusive access to investors, tech scale-ups and events. See firsthand what world-class looks like.
Exclusive access to investors, tech scale-ups and events in San Francisco.
Partners in building
the next generation.
Common questions.
Is there a cost to the program?
No. There is no fee to participate. Althra is founder-first and designed to remove barriers so you can focus on building.
Do you take equity?
Yes, but we've redesigned our terms to ensure we never act as a "brake" on your growth. Our standard investment is $12,500 w/ a $50,000 follow on. However, we believe the market should have the final say on what your company is worth. The Althra Market-Match: If you graduate and successfully raise an aggregate of $100k or more on a higher valuation cap within 6 months, we will match that higher cap. * The Goal: We want you to capture as much upside as possible. If you prove your value is higher, we won't hold you back with "locked-in" early terms. Follow-on Capital: We also reserve the right to invest an additional $50,000 in follow-on capital for all cohort companies. The Paperwork: We use SAFEs (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) for all investments to keep things fast and founder-friendly.
What level of traction do you expect?
We look for teams beyond the idea/prototype stage. Teams showing early signals of validation such as pilots, revenue, or clear user demand.
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Do I need to move?
Yes, for the duration of the program. Althra is built around in-person momentum, and founders are expected to build from our Vancouver space.
Do I need a co-founder?
No. Solo founders are welcome. What matters most is your ability to execute and move fast.
What industries do you focus on?
We are sector-agnostic. We care most about founder–problem fit, unique insight into the space, and early signs of traction.