We place priority on investors who invest high amounts early, but make exceptions for those who can help the portfolio of startups that the Fund invests in. This includes engineers and those with good social networks.

Startup investments have a very long term horizon. It typically takes 3-7 years for a successful company to have a liquidity event, when it either gets acquired or has an IPO.

We disperse funds to investors when any company in the portfolio has a liquidity event.

No. The Orange Fund is not a mutual fund. All capital will be invested in private companies in long-term, illiquid investments.

While there are exceptions, most Y Combinator startups will raise funding with a SAFE at a valuation cap of between $6 to $12 million.

The Orange Fund does not set terms, instead following the valuation and terms set by larger angel investors and venture capitalists. Many Y Combinator startups raise between $1 to $2 million for their seed round, so investments made by the Orange Fund will typically be less than 10% of their total fundraise.

Orange Fund investors sign the Operating Agreementand Subscription Agreement. The agreements were drafted by Cooley LLP.

Investments will only be made in startups from Y Combinator's Winter 2015 class. This is a pool of approximately 80-100 startups. The Orange Fund selects startups based on our investing criteria.

The Orange Fund will make between 20 and 30 investments. The exact number will depend on the quality of the Y Combinator batch.

The Orange Fund will invest in amounts as low as $25,000 and as high as $200,000 in each startup.

No. We need convince the founders to allow us to invest. To get access to the most promising startups, we move fast, write quick checks, and offer help with design and customers. The Orange Fund is also managed by Y Combinator alumni, which gets us in the door. We have a track record of getting access to hot Y Combinator startups, like Zenefits.

Wefunder is an alumnus of Y Combinator. However, we do not have a co-investing relationship with Y Combinator or any of their partners. Rather, we're well-networked with founders who are part of Y Combinator since we've attended the program in the past.

After each investment is made, you'll be notified of the selection via e-mail.

We're not allowed to offer tax advice. You'll receive a single K-1 from The Orange Fund each year. Your accountant can offer more specific advice.

Yes, if legal in your country. You should check with your lawyer and accountant.

Yes.

Once a quarter, we update all investors on the status of the portfolio. Additionally, some startups in the portfolio may choose to send additional investor updates or requests for help to your Wefunder activity feed.

Of course! We pride ourselves on customer service. Speak with a Manager of The Orange Fund by scheduling a call at scheduleonce.com/wefunder

Yes. You can check out our FAQ for more information on risks, returns, different securities, and how startup financing works. Or schedule a call with us.