Founder Institute Australia & New Zealand
AcceleratorSilicon Valley · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Founder Institute is a global pre-seed startup accelerator that runs AI-native company-building programs to help entrepreneurs turn ideas into fundable startups and scale them into global businesses. Operating since 2009 from Silicon Valley with chapters across roughly 100 countries, it reports having helped over 9,000 entrepreneurs raise more than $2 billion in funding. It supports founders across sectors and provides access to a large partner network offering discounted and free tools and services.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 29, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteListed as part of the chapter leadership team; a partner at Right Click Capital.
Listed as part of the chapter leadership team with a background in product management and MarTech SaaS.
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGlobal online learning platform with nearly 200,000 courses; went public on NASDAQ in October 2021 raising $421 million.
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelHow to Use AI to Validate Your Startup Idea in Days
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Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea
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How to Use AI to Test Your Startup Idea Fast
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How to Build Without a Team Using AI with Jonathan Greechan
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Go From Idea to Working App with AI, Featuring Adeo Ressi
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The AI Native Founder Revolution Build Your Company Faster Than Ever
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