The Xperiment is an opportunity to receive a minimum $100k investment in your startup. We’re looking for a team committed to building its company full-time after graduation, whenever that may be.
The Xperiment is an opportunity to receive a minimum $100k investment in your startup. We’re looking for a team committed to building its company full-time after graduation, whenever that may be.
The Xperiment is an opportunity to receive a minimum $100k SAFE term sheet in your startup. We’re looking for a team committed to building its company full-time after graduation, whenever that may be.
For selection, pitches for consideration must be submitted by 11:59pm ET on March 26th, 2026.
For selection, pitches for consideration must be submitted by 11:59pm ET on March 26th, 2026.
For selection, pitches for consideration must be submitted by 11:59pm ET on March 26th, 2026.
$100,000 Xperiment Stake
Pitch Xfund and Polymarket
Pitch Xfund and Polymarket
Xfund, the early-stage venture capital firm that backs lateral thinkers, is bringing Polymarket founder and CEO Shayne Coplan to campus for a very special event in March.
If you’re thinking of starting a company, compete for the rare opportunity to pitch your ideas to the team behind the 'truth machine'.
Xfund, the early-stage venture capital firm that backs lateral thinkers, is bringing Polymarket founder and CEO Shayne Coplan to campus for a very special event in March.
If you’re thinking of starting a company, compete for the rare opportunity to pitch your ideas to the team behind the 'truth machine'.
It's Easy!
It's Easy!
Tell us about yourself: Fill out the Xperiment Stake application form. Clearly articulate your vision, invention, and story.
Selection Process: Xfund and the team at Polymarket will carefully review submissions and meet selected teams, looking for the most promising proposals.
Pitch Day: Finalist teams will pitch to Team Polymarket at Harvard on March 29th, 2026.
Tell us about yourself: Fill out the Xperiment Stake application form. Clearly articulate your vision, invention, and story.
Selection Process: Xfund and the team at Polymarket will carefully review submissions and meet selected teams, looking for the most promising proposals.
Pitch Day: Finalist teams will pitch to Team Polymarket at Harvard on March 29th, 2026.
More questions? Email start@xfund.com and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. We look forward to reviewing your application!
More questions? Email start@xfund.com and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Does my idea have to be related to DeFi, Prediction Markets, or FinTech?
No. All ideas across all verticals are encouraged to apply.
Does my idea have to be related to DeFi, Prediction Markets, or FinTech?
No. All ideas across all verticals are encouraged to apply.
Does my idea have to be related to DeFi, Prediction Markets, or FinTech?
No. All ideas across all verticals are encouraged to apply.
What is the deadline?
The deadline for submissions is 11:59PM on March 26th, 2026.
What is the deadline?
The deadline for submissions is 11:59PM on March 26th, 2026.
What is the deadline?
The deadline for submissions is 11:59PM on March 26th, 2026.
What is the prize?
Minimum $100k+ SAFE investment, access to feedback and coaching from our team, and an opportunity to receive additional funding. The investment will not be disbursed until graduation, but a student at any stage in their schooling may apply.
What is the prize?
Minimum $100k+ SAFE investment, access to feedback and coaching from our team, and an opportunity to receive additional funding. The investment will not be disbursed until graduation, but a student at any stage in their schooling may apply.
Important Dates
The submission deadline is March 26th, 2026 11:59PM. Decisions for finalists will be announced on March 27th, 2026. The final pitch will be held on Sunday, March 29th at Harvard.
Important Dates
The submission deadline is March 26th, 2026 11:59PM. Decisions for finalists will be announced on March 27th, 2026. The final pitch will be held on Sunday, March 29th at Harvard.