Privacy Policy


Welcome to NextUnicorn.Fund.

This Privacy Policy explains how NextUnicorn.Fund ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal and business information when you visit our website (nextunicorn.fund) and participate in our funding, accelerator, co-founder matching, and mentorship Funding.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide to us directly, as well as data collected automatically when you use our platform.

  • Information You Provide:
    • Contact & Identity Details: Name, email address, phone number, and WhatsApp contact details.
    • Application & Startup Data: Information submitted when applying for our programs (Idea 2 Unicorn, Accelerator, VC Fund), including pitch decks, business ideas, MVP details, financial records, and team backgrounds.
    • Co-Founder Profiles: Skills, experience, and professional preferences submitted for our Co-Founder Match program.
  • Information Collected Automatically: We automatically collect standard internet log data and website usage details (e.g., IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and pages visited) using cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following core purposes:

  • Program Delivery & Evaluation: To review your startup applications, determine funding eligibility, and facilitate mentorship or co-founder matching.  This may include processing your data via automated AI agents to assist our team with initial screening, categorization, and matching.
  • Communication: To send you application updates, respond to inquiries, and deliver our newsletter (if you have subscribed).
  • Platform Improvement: To analyze website usage trends and improve our digital presence and startup programs.
  • Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and enforce our terms of service.

3. How We Share Your Information

We heavily respect the confidentiality of founders and their startup data. We do not sell your personal information. We only share information under the following circumstances:

  • Network Partners (Mentors & Co-Investors): We may share relevant application data (such as pitch decks or executive summaries) with our trusted mentors, co-investors, and evaluation committees strictly to assess your startup for funding or mentorship.
  • Service Providers: We share necessary data with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our website, host our servers, and manage communications. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or other legal processes, we may disclose your information to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4. Data Security & Retention

We implement industry-standard administrative and technical security measures to protect your personal and business data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, manage your active participation in our programs, or comply with legal obligations.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to ensure our website functions properly, remember your preferences, and gather analytics about our site traffic. You can control, block, or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may limit your ability to use certain features on our site.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your geographic location (such as the GDPR in Europe or state-specific laws in the US), you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Delete your personal data from our systems.
  • Opt-out of marketing communications at any time by replying "unsubscribe" to our emails.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our programs or regulatory requirements. We will post the revised policy on this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: