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Starts very small
Loyal VC is an early-stage venture investor that backs founders sourced from three networks: INSEAD, Founder Institute, and Loyal’s investor community. Initial checks are typically $50K–$100K, with follow-on investment available after a competitive diligence process that can run for months. The firm invests across sectors and operates globally, with portfolio exposure spanning 70+ countries. Founders also get access to a network of 1,000+ advisors for expertise and introductions.
Early-stage investment
Loyal invests early in founders from its three global networks.
Advisor network access
Entrepreneurs have access to 1,000+ advisors for technical, functional, or industry expertise and introductions.
Potential follow-on investment
Loyal uses a process that starts very small and makes follow-on rounds highly competitive.
Cross-sector investments
Loyal states it has 400+ cross-sector investments.
Mission-driven founders
Loyal highlights a diverse, often mission-driven founder group and a profit-from-impact approach.
Global pre-seed fund investing in Founder Institute graduates and similar-stage companies worldwide. Unique data-driven selection. 500+ portfolio companies globally including many African startups. Very standardized process.
Global portfolio network, FI alumni community, standardized support
Very small tickets. Standardized — limited customization.
The clearest path in is through one of Loyal’s three sourcing networks: INSEAD, Founder Institute, or its investor community. Applicants should show measurable results and resilience, since Loyal explicitly says it rewards both and makes follow-on rounds highly competitive.
2013
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
500+ companies globally including African startups