HF0

HF0 is a venture capital firm and startup residency program based in San Francisco, focused on early-stage technology founders. The firm combines capital investment with an immersive in-person accelerator model, supporting startups in artificial intelligence, enterprise software, infrastructure, and developer tools. Beyond investing, HF0 operates a founder residency that provides mentorship, technical guidance, networking opportunities, and access to experienced operators and investors. Its model emphasizes intensive collaboration among founders living and building together during the program. HF0 has invested in companies including Alien, Hamilton AI, Tenkara, GENCY AI, Brix, AccessGrid, AdsGency AI, Kontigo, Pam, and Catalyx. The firm primarily backs pre-seed and seed-stage startups, often investing around $500,000 while helping founders prepare for larger institutional rounds. Founded in 2023, HF0 has gained attention for its residency-driven accelerator structure tailored toward repeat founders and highly technical teams. The firm focuses heavily on AI-native startups and emerging software infrastructure businesses with strong scaling potential.