Founder Capital
AcceleratorActively deployingSilicon Valley · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Founder Institute operates AI-native, pre-seed company-building programs designed to turn ideas into fundable startups and startups into global businesses. Since 2009 it has supported thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide through structured accelerator sessions, mentorship, and a network of discounted partner services spanning infrastructure, finance, legal, and marketing. It runs chapters across more than 100 countries and pursues a mission of empowering motivated people everywhere to build impactful technology companies. The firm reports having helped over 9,000 entrepreneurs raise more than $2B in funding.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 29, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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Portfolio companies · 1 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Founder Capital invest at?
- Founder Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Founder Capital's typical check size?
- Founder Capital typically writes checks of $25K – $100K.
- What sectors does Founder Capital focus on?
- Founder Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Founder Capital located?
- Founder Capital is headquartered in Silicon Valley, US.
- Does Founder Capital lead rounds?
- Founder Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Founder Capital's recent posts focus on how solo founders can leverage AI agents to scale startups, highlight alumni successes across multiple sectors globally, and announce a Caribbean-focused acceleration program for AI-native company building. AI summary
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Firms observed investing alongside Founder Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Founder Capital's recorded portfolio.
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