Dreamit Ventures2027 deadline, funding, equity and how to apply
Early-stage cybersecurity investor that writes initial checks of $500K to $1.5M into pre-Series A US companies, then runs quarterly Customer Sprints with 100+ enterprise partners.
- Up to $1.5M
- Funding
- Not published
- Equity
- No fixed program length
- Program length
- Rolling
- Applications
About Dreamit Ventures
Dreamit Ventures started in 2008 and ran cohort accelerator programs for years, including Healthtech, Securetech and Urbantech tracks. Today it works as an early-stage venture firm focused on cybersecurity. The current site describes Dreamit as investing in transformative early-stage cybersecurity startups. Its Securetech focus covers cybersecurity, anti-fraud, risk and compliance, and physical security.
Dreamit is no longer a classic cohort accelerator. Its current site shows no fixed batch or demo day. Instead it initially invests $500K to $1.5M in pre-Series A US companies and then plugs them into two programs. Customer Sprints are curated meetings with a network of more than 100 enterprise partners, held quarterly. Investor Sprints give access to more than 150 co-investors to speed up the next raise.
Since 2008, Dreamit says it has invested in more than 350 companies across four funds. Previous investments listed on its site include Redox, NeuroFlow, Infermedica, Eko and ZeroEyes. Recent investments include EVE Security, Tidal Cyber, Nirmata, Bricklayer AI and Accuknox.
Dreamit expects early product-market fit, shown through revenue, pilots or other indicators. That makes it a fit for security startups that already sell, not for idea-stage teams. The firm is listed as based in New York by CB Insights and Built In, and it invests in companies across the US.
What Dreamit Ventures looks for
Dreamit looks for pre-Series A US companies with high growth potential and early product-market fit. The site lists revenue, pilots or other indicators as acceptable proof. Its current focus is security: cybersecurity, anti-fraud, risk and compliance, and physical security. Because the core offer is introductions to 100+ enterprise partners, the best fit is a B2B security product that large companies can buy now. Idea-stage teams without a product or customers are not the target.
How the Dreamit Ventures program works
Dreamit's model has two parts that follow an investment. Customer Sprints are curated meetings between portfolio companies and Dreamit's network of 100+ enterprise partners. Dreamit says they happen quarterly, and an older Dreamit page describes each sprint as two weeks long.
The goal is to grow the sales pipeline of companies that already have revenue or pilots. Investor Sprints focus on fundraising. Dreamit introduces companies to its network of 150+ co-investors to speed up the next round.
The current site does not publish a fixed program length, cohort size or demo day. Dreamit also hosts events for founders and security buyers, including at the RSA Conference.
How to apply to Dreamit Ventures
- 1Check that you are a US-based, pre-Series A company in cybersecurity, anti-fraud, risk and compliance, or physical security.
- 2Prepare proof of early product-market fit, such as revenue, paid pilots or enterprise customers.
- 3Submit your company through the Pitch Us form at dreamit.com/pitch-us.
- 4If Dreamit is interested, it will follow up to discuss an initial investment in the $500K to $1.5M range.
Startup perks after acceptance
Accelerator startups qualify for most startup credit programs. These are the ones founders claim first.
Notable Dreamit Ventures alumni
Companies that went through or were backed by Dreamit Ventures.
Dreamit Ventures vs similar accelerators
| Program | Funding | Equity | Location | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamit Ventures | Up to $1.5M | Not published | New York | Rolling admissions |
| South Park Commons Founder Fellowship | $1M | 7% | San Francisco, New York City or Bangalore | Next deadline not announced yet |
| SOSV | Up to $550K | >10% | San Francisco, New York City | Rolling admissions |
| Antler | Up to $500K | Varies | 30 locations including New York, San Francisco, Austin, London, Singapore, Sydney | Rolling admissions |
| Techstars | $220K | 5% | Boston, Chicago, New York City, London, Baltimore, Los Angeles | November 18, 2026 (22 days left) |
| ERA (Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator) | $150K | 6% | New York City | November 2, 2026 (6 days left) |
Dreamit Ventures FAQ
When is the Dreamit Ventures application deadline?+
Dreamit Ventures reviews applications on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time.
Is Dreamit Ventures still an accelerator?+
Not in the classic sense. Dreamit started in 2008 and ran cohort programs in Healthtech, Securetech and Urbantech. Its current site describes an early-stage venture firm investing in cybersecurity startups, with quarterly Customer Sprints and Investor Sprints instead of a fixed batch and demo day.
How much does Dreamit invest?+
Dreamit initially invests $500K to $1.5M in pre-Series A US companies. It does not publish equity terms on its site. Companies should already show early product-market fit through revenue, pilots or other indicators before they pitch, since the program is built around selling to enterprise customers.
Does Dreamit still invest in healthtech?+
The current homepage focuses on cybersecurity only. Healthtech companies such as Redox, NeuroFlow, Infermedica and Eko appear as previous investments. Some older Dreamit pages still mention Healthtech, so if you build in health, contact Dreamit before applying to confirm it is still investing there.
What is a Dreamit Customer Sprint?+
A Customer Sprint is a set of curated meetings between Dreamit companies and its network of more than 100 enterprise partners. Sprints run quarterly. They are built for companies that already have revenue or pilots and want to add enterprise customers to their sales pipeline quickly.
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