Founder Institute Australia & New Zealand
AcceleratorSilicon Valley · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Founder Institute offers a proven, structured methodology and global support network to help early-stage founders build fundable startups. The Australia & New Zealand chapter runs a program that is delivered 100% online with in-person networking, guiding participants through onboarding, kickoff, vision-setting and a full curriculum alongside a cohort of peers. Backed by mentors and startup experts, the program targets idea- and pre-seed-stage entrepreneurs, charging an entrance fee and connecting founders to a worldwide network spanning 100+ countries.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 3 of 6 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1Future of Work ×1
HQs:Australia×1United States×1
Portfolio companies · 6 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeFounder Institute is a startup accelerator program that helps early-stage founders go from an idea to a launched company.
Future of Work
Co-investorsExponential Zaisan Partners
Hall Chadwick is a chartered accounting firm providing accounting, business advisory, and specialised solutions across a range of industries.
Enterprise Software
VC Lab is a 14-week accelerator program that helps people launch venture capital firms, raise institutional capital, and start VC careers.
Fintech
Co-investorsExponential Zaisan PartnersFounder Capital
Co-investorsBlockchain 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)inPaul Lee(Director)Dennis Yang(Executive Officer, Director)Bradley Twohig(Director)Oktay Caglar(Executive Officer)Bryan C. Gartner(Director)
Co-investorsChanger ClubFounder Institute BoliviaLearn CapitalManhattan Venture PartnersRoble VenturesStripes+2 more
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Founder Institute Australia & New Zealand made?
- Founder Institute Australia & New Zealand has 6 tracked investments.
- 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, Learn Capital, among 10 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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