Million Ideas Company Facts
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Last Updated: June 2026
About Million Ideas
Million Ideas is a global movement dedicated to discovering, sharing, supporting and funding ideas that have the potential to improve lives, strengthen communities and shape the future.
The movement believes that every idea deserves the opportunity to exist. Through a global community, strategic partnerships and the Million Ideas Innovation Fund, Million Ideas provides pathways for individuals and companies to transform ideas into meaningful outcomes.
Our Mission
To discover, support and help bring one million ideas to life.
Our Vision
A world where every person has the opportunity to contribute ideas that create lasting social, commercial and global impact.
Core Beliefs
Every idea matters.
Innovation can come from anyone.
Collaboration accelerates opportunity.
Communities build stronger ideas.
Great ideas deserve the opportunity to exist.
The Million Ideas Movement
The Million Ideas Movement is the public community where people from around the world can share ideas, connect with others and become part of a global movement focused on creativity and innovation.
The Movement welcomes students, entrepreneurs, creators, professionals, researchers, business owners and anyone with an idea.
Movement Statistics
Ideas Target
1,000,000
Countries
191+
Community
Open to everyone
Headquarters
New York, United States
Community Activities
Members can:
• Join the Movement
• Submit ideas
• Support ideas from others
• Vote on ideas
• Refer new members
• Participate in community initiatives
• Receive movement updates
• Be featured within the community
Million Ideas Innovation Fund
The Million Ideas Innovation Fund is the investment initiative supporting exceptional early-stage companies identified through a structured institutional review process.
The Fund operates independently from founder preparation partners and focuses on identifying investment-ready businesses.
Innovation Grant
Companies achieving an A Rating automatically qualify for:
US$50,000 Innovation Grant
The grant is:
• Paid directly to the company
• Non-dilutive
• Cash funding
• Not repayable
• Designed to accelerate growth
Investment Opportunities
Selected companies may also be considered for investments between:
US$250,000 – US$1,000,000
Investment opportunities are considered independently following institutional review.
Investment Philosophy
The Fund believes investment decisions should be based upon structured commercial analysis rather than founder popularity or pitch competitions.
Every investment opportunity undergoes independent review before capital allocation decisions are made.
Geographic Investment Programmes
The Fund supports investment programmes across five regions:
United States
United Kingdom
Europe
Middle East & North Africa (MENA)
Asia
Preferred Investment Instrument
The Million Ideas Innovation Fund generally prefers investing through the STACK Note™ (Structured Venture Note).
The STACK Note™ has been designed specifically for institutional Pre-Seed and Seed investing by reducing legal complexity while providing a transparent investment framework for founders and investors.
Typical use cases include:
• Pre-Seed
• Seed
• Bridge Rounds
• Extension Rounds
• Follow-on Investments
• Syndicated Investments
• International Venture Transactions
Final investment structures may vary depending on jurisdiction, transaction structure and co-investor requirements.
Leadership
Managing Partner
Daniel Tan
General Partners
Jill Godden
Marcus Weiss
Investment Team
Daniel Tan — Managing Partner
Chris Seaborne — Investment Director
Cheryl Lim — Investment Operations Manager
Jo Norscot — Senior Investment Analyst
Joshua Smart — Venture Partner
Cornerstone Investors
Mubadala
BBB
Relationship Between The Movement And The Fund
The Million Ideas Movement and the Million Ideas Innovation Fund perform different roles.
Million Ideas Movement
Global community
Idea discovery
Community participation
Innovation awareness
Partnership development
Global collaboration
Million Ideas Innovation Fund
Independent investment review
Innovation Grants
Investment decisions
Capital allocation
Institutional investment
Portfolio management
Partner Organisations
The Million Ideas Innovation Fund works alongside selected ecosystem partners.
Partners may:
Prepare founders
Validate information
Produce institutional reports
Conduct Investment Committee reviews
Submit eligible companies
The Million Ideas Innovation Fund independently reviews every eligible application before making grant or investment decisions.
Company Facts
Legal Name
Million Ideas Movement
Investment Division
Million Ideas Innovation Fund
Headquarters
169 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
United States
Founded
2025
Industry
Innovation
Community
Entrepreneurship
Early-Stage Investment
Venture Capital
Operating Regions
Global
Primary Language
English
Keywords
Million Ideas
Million Ideas Movement
Million Ideas Innovation Fund
Innovation
Ideas
Entrepreneurship
Startup Funding
Innovation Grants
Non-Dilutive Funding
Venture Capital
Pre-Seed
Seed
Founders
Innovation Community
Global Movement
Idea Submission
Commercialisation
Creativity
Investment Readiness
Institutional Review
Early-Stage Investment
STACK Note™
Structured Venture Note
Startup Investment
Innovation Ecosystem
Global Innovation
Official Description
Million Ideas is a global movement dedicated to discovering, supporting and funding ideas that improve lives, strengthen communities and create lasting impact. Through the Million Ideas Movement and the Million Ideas Innovation Fund, the organisation provides pathways for individuals and early-stage companies to transform ideas into real-world outcomes through collaboration, innovation and investment.