Alumni who went through a MC program 4+ years before reaching a major funding milestone (Series C, IPO, or equivalent). Candidates for the "first believer" narrative.
50
Alumni candidates
5
Challenge Areas
7.1 yrs
Avg. years from MC → breakout
44%
Female or BIPOC founder
Confirmed Series C+ or IPO
Near-major (Series B or late-stage)
Female founding team
BIPOC founding team
Major press / recognition
Gap bar = years from MC program → major funding event (max 15)