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Residency

PROGRAM TIMING:Applications are open for the Spring Cohort (March 2025 start).

The Grand Central Tech Residency gathers ~25 pre-series A companies and founders in NYC, providing free rent for a year with no equity commitment or strings attached. We screen for domain expertise and entrepreneurial experience, ultimately selecting founders who aspire to join a tight-knit community of talented operators. 191 Alumni companies have gone on to raise $3.7B+ in top-tier venture funding.

Details and Criteria

For remote/hybrid/in-person founders and teams building a home base in NYC

For pre-seed/seed stage teams building venture-scale companies or individuals launching a venture within 6 months

No rent for your team at our building at 335 Madison Ave

No Equity commitment to join - Company Ventures will seek to invest alongside a round at your company's terms

Year-long access to office space & programming (See Residency Benefits below)

Residency Benefits

Go fast and go far with the energetic support of accomplished peers.

  • CV Community Membership: Join a curated cohort of high-caliber founders, alongside the 250+ founders that are already within the Company Ventures community. 

  • Bespoke Programming: Our individualized support includes introductions, roundtables, and workshops that provide tactical information and first-hand perspectives from other talented operators.

  • Founder 1:1s: Make learning a part of your routine with founder coffee chats that address your most pressing concerns

Instill purpose early-on and drive buy-in, focus, and resiliency over the long-run.

Persistent investment support and perspective.

Proximity to brilliance, wherever you are. Peace of mind space in NYC.

Program Alumni

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GCT was invaluable in getting us from our earliest stages of growth to where we are now. The leadership team helped us with everything from fundraising, to corporate introductions, to our product. The community of founders have been wonderful to meet and helpful to learn from. I couldn’t recommend joining more!
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Kate Ryder
Founder & CEO of Maven

Selected Alumni Companies

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The Company Campus

With 1 million+ square feet, Company houses a community of companies that span the innovation spectrum from venture-backed startups to large enterprises. With amenities like the Bergamos bar, the Company Culture coffee shop, a 2-bar terrace, an amphitheater, and common spaces through the building, Grand Central Tech companies on early-stage budgets can access spaces for networking, recruiting, and working that rival top tech companies.

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The Coffee Shop
The Coffee Shop