Angel Investors & VCs for Young Entrepreneurs

Comprehensive overview of investors focused on youth innovation, social impact, and tech for good

120+ Investors
$2.8B Youth Funding
Ages 12-25 Entrepreneurs
$2.8B
Total Youth Funding
450+
Funded Projects
12 Years
Youngest Founder

Investment Stage Distribution

Breakdown of funding by investment stage for youth-led startups

Founder Age Distribution

Comparison of founder count and funding amounts by age group

Youth-Focused Funds

Investment funds specifically targeting young entrepreneurs with programs tailored for student founders and youth innovators.

Dorm Room Fund

Student-Run VC

Top Pick
Focus: Student entrepreneurs
Target Age: College students
Investment Amount: $20K average
Requirements: At least one full-time student founder

Contact Information

team@dormroomfund.com
@dormroomfund

Success Stories

Brooklinen Pair Eyewear Firefly

Thiel Fellowship

Fellowship Program

Innovative
Focus: Encourages young people to build businesses
Target Age: Under 23, no college degree
Investment Amount: $100K (over 2 years)

Contact Information

thielfellowship.org
info@thielfellowship.org

Success Stories

Ethereum Figma OYO Rooms

Intel Capital - Youth Program

Corporate VC

Youngest
Focus: Young tech innovators
Target Age: Youngest investment: 12 years
Investment Amount: $100K-$500K

Contact Information

Intel Corporation
intelcapital.com

Impact Investors

Investors focused on social impact and sustainability, supporting young entrepreneurs creating positive change in society.

Youth Social Innovation Capital Fund

Impact Fund

Focus: Young social entrepreneurs
Target Age: 18-35 years
Investment Amount: $50K-$200K
Requirements: Social enterprise with measurable impact

Contact Information

info@ysicapital.com

Echoing Green Fellowship

Fellowship + Funding

Global
Focus: Social entrepreneurs with bold ideas
Target Age: No age limit, many young founders
Investment Amount: $80K-$90K (over 18 months)

Contact Information

echoinggreen.org
fellowship@echoinggreen.org

Success Stories

Teach For America SKS Microfinance

Angel Investors

Individual investors who actively back young entrepreneurs, often providing mentorship along with capital.

Mark Cuban

Angel Investor

Active
Focus: Tech, sports, entertainment
Target Age: Has invested in teen entrepreneurs
Investment Amount: $25K-$1M

Contact Information

mark@markcubancompanies.com
@mcuban

Success Stories

Luminaid Simple Sugars

Young Founder Success Stories

Shubham Banerjee

Age: 13

Created a low-cost Braille printer using LEGO Mindstorms. Received funding from Intel Capital.

Vitalik Buterin

Age: 19

Created Ethereum, one of the world's largest blockchain platforms. Received the Thiel Fellowship.

Sources & Citations

  • LinkedIn - Angel Investors Youth Entrepreneurs
    Y Combinator, Neo, Thiel Fellowship, and other accelerators backing student founders
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  • Thiel Fellowship - Breaking New Ground
    The Thiel Fellowship gives $100,000 to young people who want to build new things instead of sitting in a classroom
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  • Dorm Room Fund - Student Venture Fund
    The original student-run venture fund, established by First Round Capital, investing exclusively in student-run startups
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  • Intel Capital - Young Innovators
    Intel Capital has invested in several young founders, including Shubham Banerjee who secured funding at age 13
    Retrieved 2024 Visit
  • Mark Cuban - Direct Investments
    Mark Cuban has directly invested in several teen entrepreneurs through Shark Tank and private deals
    Retrieved 2024 Visit