What do you think of Early-stage VCs like Antler and Entrepreneur First ?

[Damien Boss]

I've recently learned about the existence of early-stage VC companies that accept candidates willing to launch a startup, or startup founders still at an early stage, train them and help them find cofounders during this process, then invest in some of the companies selected.
Such VCs include Antler ( Early Stage Venture Capital Firm | Get Funded) and (Apply Now - Entrepreneur First).
Just wondering if someone here has worked with such companies, or if you have heard feedbacks from people who went through similar VCs. If you have, what do you think of it ?

 

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[Hong_Kong]

I've recently learned about the existence of early-stage VC companies that accept candidates willing to launch a startup, or startup founders still at an early stage, train them and help them find cofounders during this process, then invest in some of the companies selected.
Such VCs include Antler ( Early Stage Venture Capital Firm | Get Funded) and (Apply Now - Entrepreneur First).
Just wondering if someone here has worked with such companies, or if you have heard feedbacks from people who went through similar VCs. If you have, what do you think of it ?

(In my opinion) more or less a waste of time and distraction. If you have a sustainable business that you can grow, you won't need it. If you don't have a sustainable business I don't think these types of VCs would help. The amount of time you spend applying and pursuing these opportunities doesn't seem worth it.