How it works

Eight visible stages. You always know exactly where you are.

  1. 1

    Submitted

    Your application lands in the queue the moment you submit it.

  2. 2

    Auto-Scored

    The scoring engine runs instantly and your Nest Score is published to you.

  3. 3

    Under Review

    The investor reads your deck, financials and score breakdown in full.

  4. 4

    Shortlisted

    You clear the bar and move into the active consideration set.

  5. 5

    Interview Scheduled

    A direct founder–investor conversation is booked.

  6. 6

    Due Diligence

    References, metrics verification, cap table and legal basics.

  7. 7

    Selected

    An offer to fund is extended and terms are discussed privately.

  8. 8

    Funded

    The investment is completed offline, directly between you and the investor.

Passed

A parallel terminal state. If we pass, you get a reason — not silence.