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Founder Institute Australia & New Zealand
AcceleratorSilicon Valley · Pre-Seed–Seed · 8 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The Founder Institute runs a structured, mentor-driven company-building program for early-stage entrepreneurs, from idea stage through to funding. Its Australia & New Zealand chapter operates a primarily online cohort combining a proven methodology, business-building sprints, and a lifetime support network of mentors and founders. Participants gain access to an equity collective, funding lab programs, and virtual demo days to improve their chances of raising capital. Globally active since 2009 with chapters across 100 countries, the organization emphasizes AI-native programs and aims to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 5 of 6 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×3Fintech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1EdTech ×1Future of Work ×1IoT ×1LegalTech ×1
HQs:Australia×2United States×2Mexico×1
Portfolio companies · 6 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeThe Founder Institute operates a global network of startup incubators and accelerators that provide structured training, mentorship, and investment connections to early-stage entrepreneurs.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSector AgnosticSilicon Valley, US
Co-investorsExponential Zaisan PartnersFounder CapitalLoyal VC
VC Lab is an accelerator program for new and emerging venture capital fund managers, offering a 14-week curriculum covering fund strategy, investor relations, and operations.
FintechSector Agnostic
Co-investorsExponential Zaisan PartnersFounder Capital
Hall Chadwick is a chartered accounting firm providing audit, tax, forensic accounting, corporate advisory, and business recovery services to Australian and international organizations.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechAustralia, AU
David Lissauer(Chairman)in
Industrial asset intelligence platform that assigns digital identities to machinery, ingests multi-brand sensor data into a unified system, and applies physics and ISO standards to diagnose equipment failures and maintenance needs.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoT
Co-investorsCorewell Health VenturesOn DeckValor Equity PartnersBlockchain Founders Fund
Making quality education accessible to all through the world's largest marketplace for learning and teaching online.
San Francisco, US
Eren Bali(Cofounder)inOktay Caglar(Executive Officer)Gagan Biyani(Founder)inDennis Yang(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPaul Lee(Director)Bradley Twohig(Director)
Co-investors3Spoke CapitalAlpha PartnersBling CapitalChanger ClubFounder Institute BoliviaFounders Circle Capital+13 more
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Founder Institute Australia & New Zealand made?
- Founder Institute Australia & New Zealand has 6 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Founder Institute Australia & New Zealand invest at?
- Founder Institute Australia & New Zealand invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Founder Institute Australia & New Zealand focus on?
- Founder Institute Australia & New Zealand focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Founder Institute Australia & New Zealand located?
- Founder Institute Australia & New Zealand is headquartered in Silicon Valley, US.
- Who does Founder Institute Australia & New Zealand co-invest with?
- Founder Institute Australia & New Zealand most often shares deals with Exponential Zaisan Partners, Founder Capital, Insight Partners, among 23 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelHow to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub
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How to Launch an AI Company in 2026 w/ Connor Sattely
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How to Go From Vibe-Coded to Production-Ready Products
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Break the Idea Loop: Decide What to Build in the Age of AI
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How to Create a Great First Startup Pitch using AI
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Raising in the Age of AI: An Investor Q&A with Spyros Georgiadis
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