Entrepreneurs First (EF), the global talent investor behind startups like Cleo, PolyAI and Gensyn, has launched The Bridge – an eight-week residency designed to fast-track Europe’s brightest entrepreneurial talent into the San Francisco Bay Area.

Starting in April 2026, the programme will give early-stage founders (pre-team, pre-idea) the chance to live, build and launch startups in Silicon Valley.

Based in a dedicated Hacker House, EF will provide full board, visa support, mentorship from top US founders and investors, as well as the opportunity to raise up to $250,000 initially and $3 million in future rounds.

Participants will also access $600,000 in startup credits from partners including OpenAI, Anthropic and GitHub.