ODF (On Deck Founders)
On Deck scaled back after 2022 layoffs, wound down its ODX accelerator and now focuses on ODF (On Deck Founders), a non-dilutive founder fellowship. ODF opens with a one-week in-person onboarding in San Francisco for 80-100 founders, followed by community access and $800K+ in partner perks. It takes no equity and makes no investment.
At a glance
ODF (On Deck Founders) key facts
- Equity
- No equity
- Deal terms
- No investment, no equity
- Duration
- 1-week in-person onboarding plus ongoing community
- Format
- Hybrid
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Cohort locations
- San Francisco, United States
- Stage
- idea, pre-seed
- Sectors
- general
- Application cycle
- Multiple cohorts a year
Verified November 3, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
ODF28 starts Q1 2027; no deadline published.
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Notable alumni
- Luma
- Cal.com
- Partiful
- Traba
- Levels
FAQ
Applying to ODF (On Deck Founders)
- How much does ODF (On Deck Founders) invest?
- ODF (On Deck Founders)'s standard deal: No investment, no equity.
- How much equity does ODF (On Deck Founders) take?
- ODF (On Deck Founders) takes no equity.
- When is the ODF (On Deck Founders) application deadline?
- Application cycle: Multiple cohorts a year. ODF28 starts Q1 2027; no deadline published.
- Where is ODF (On Deck Founders) based?
- ODF (On Deck Founders) is headquartered in San Francisco, United States. The program runs hybrid.
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