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100X.VC Scout Program
100X.VC Scout Program is 100X.VC's scout program offering access to a vast network for sourcing pre-seed startups in India.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What 100X.VC Scout Program offers
What 100X.VC Scout Program is
100X.VC is India's first institutional seed-stage venture capital fund to invest using India SAFE (iSAFE) notes, a founder-friendly instrument modeled after Y Combinator's SAFE. Founded in 2019, the firm operates as a SEBI-registered Category I AIF sponsored by Mehta Ventures. The scout program serves as the sourcing arm, leveraging a global network of over 9,000 members to identify promising pre-seed startups. Each cohort cycle, the fund receives over 1,900 applications and selects 15-18 for investment, providing extensive support post-investment.
Operational profile
Program status and context
Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.
- Operational status
- Active
- Program type
- Scout Program
- Host organization
- 100X.VC
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
What Scout program means
A scout program is a structured venture-capital program that recruits external people to help a fund discover, refer, evaluate, or sometimes invest in early-stage startups.
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Published program terms
- Investment
- $150,000
- Equity
- 15%
- Price
- Free
- Compensation
- Unknown
Compensation and economics
Compensation details for the scout program are not publicly disclosed. Generally, VC scout programs may offer carry on sourced deals, referral fees, or allocation in a scout-specific micro-fund.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
100X.VC aims to identify and invest in 'moonshot startups' at the earliest stages, focusing on founders with strong teams, significant market opportunities, viable business models, and unique advantages. The program leverages a vast scout network to source high-potential startups before they reach institutional fundraising stages.
Eligibility
Scouts are expected to have proximity to early-stage founders and the ability to identify high-potential startups before they reach institutional fundraising stages.
Selection approach
The scout network is open to operators, founders, and professionals with active networks in the Indian startup ecosystem. There are no formal prerequisites or credentials required.
- Stages
- Pre-seed
- Sectors
- B2B Commerce · Biotech · Fintech · Consumer · Gaming · Regtech
- Regions
- Global · In
- Audience
- Founders · Operators
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- Remote
- Main location
- India
- Cohort size
- 18
- Cohorts per year
- 2
- Engagement
- Part Time
Delivery model
The program operates remotely, allowing scouts to participate from anywhere while engaging with the Indian startup ecosystem.
Participation expectations
The program requires a part-time commitment from scouts, who are expected to actively engage with the startup ecosystem.
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Published timeline
The program operates on a rolling basis with biannual cohorts, investing in startups approximately every six months.
Application considerations
Applicants should demonstrate a strong network within the Indian startup ecosystem and the ability to identify promising early-stage companies. Engaging with the community and showcasing a keen understanding of market trends can enhance chances of selection.
Value and support
What participation may provide
Publicly described support is context, not a guarantee of current delivery or future benefit.
What participants may receive
Scouts gain access to the fund's deal flow, the broader scout community, co-investment opportunities, and platform resources including the HomeRun MasterClass curriculum.
Outcomes and track record
What the public record shows
Historical activity and reported outcomes provide context, not a guarantee of future results.
Reported outcomes
As of late 2025, 100X.VC has backed 199 companies across 12 cohorts, with notable portfolio companies spanning various sectors including B2B SaaS, gaming, RegTech, and biotech.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
100X.VC Scout Program is published in Upseed as a scout program program hosted by 100X.VC. Upseed treats the Program and its host Organization as separate records so each can have its own status and sources.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 16, 2026
Known limits
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