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HF0 Residency

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by HF0

An ultra-selective live-in founder residency in SF offering up to $1M in funding. Just 10 teams per cohort from thousands of applicants.

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Funding

Up to $1M

Equity Terms

5% equity

Duration

12 weeks

Cohort Size

10 teams

Cohort Cadence

Multiple cohorts/year

Application Cycle

Rolling

Location

San Francisco (live-in)

Live-In

Yes

Geographic Scope

Global

Last Verified

2/14/2026

Summary

HF0 is one of the world's most selective founder residencies — just 10 teams are chosen per cohort from thousands of global applicants, with acceptance rates at or below 0.01%. The 12-week live-in program is based in San Francisco and combines intensive founder community with up to $1M in uncapped funding for 5% equity.

The program is designed for repeat and high-performing founders. Residents live and work together in a dedicated house, creating an immersive environment that accelerates company building through peer pressure, accountability, and deep founder bonds.

Program Edge

The live-in format creates an unusually intense founder community that's hard to replicate in a traditional accelerator.

  • Live-in community house in San Francisco
  • Up to $1M investment with simple 5% equity terms
  • Extreme selectivity creates high-caliber peer group
  • Alumni network of top-performing founders

Best Fit

Repeat founders and high-performing builders who want an immersive, community-driven environment. Not a fit for first-time founders looking for structured curriculum.

What Makes It Different

HF0 blends founder community with mindfulness practices. The live-in format means residents eat, sleep, and build together — creating deep bonds and accountability.

Official Sources

Source: HF0

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