Fundraising FoxFOUNDER.org
AcceleratorPre-Seed–Seed · 8 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Yope focuses on deep tech founders under 30 who are bridging the gap between academic or laboratory research and real-world companies. Through its Venture Ready program, a six-month online fellowship, it helps founders refine strategy, storytelling, and investor readiness. Each fellow receives $100,000 in non-dilutive seed funding via a SAFE grant, plus personalized mentorship from alumni founders who have scaled deep tech ventures. The foundation partners with top universities and labs to support scientists and researchers, and states it has backed 145 startups that have collectively raised over $3B in capital.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 8 people
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Founder mafia
The FOUNDER.org mafia →6 people who came through FOUNDER.org went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 7 of 8 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5Digital Health ×3Healthtech ×3Medical Devices ×2Biotech ×1Climate Tech ×1Deep Tech ×1Defense Tech ×1
HQs:United States×3Finland×1United Kingdom×1
Portfolio companies · 8 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like
BIOS develops neural digital therapy technology to deliver treatments for neurological conditions.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesCambridge, GB
Oliver Armitage(Founder)inEmil Hewage(Founder/Director)in
Co-investorsFifty YearsHeuristic Capital PartnersKern Venture GroupThe Venture CollectiveY CombinatorAgrolimen Ventures+6 more
World leader in drone-based restoration of degraded land
Matthew Ritchie(Founder)in
Co-investorsAt One VenturesLowercarbon CapitalSystemiq CapitalVentureSouqZouk CapitalAirbus+5 more
Eko develops FDA-cleared digital stethoscopes and AI-powered software that enables healthcare professionals to detect and diagnose cardiovascular disease with greater accuracy.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Connor Landgraf(Co-Founder and CEO)inTyler CrouchinJason Bellet(Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer)in
Co-investorsQuesta CapitalHighland Capital PartnersArtis VenturesBetter Ventures Central LlcCALIFORNIA INNOVATIONDigiTx Partners LLC+13 more
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ICEYE operates a satellite-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) system that delivers persistent, real-time monitoring and damage assessment data globally.
Climate TechDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechFinland, FI
Rafal Modrzewski(CEO and Co-Founder)inPekka Laurilain
Co-investorsDnx VenturesDraper AssociatesGen CapitalGeneral CatalystIn-Q-TelInception Fund+10 more
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KONUX provides an AI and IoT platform (CoBrix) and monitoring products like KONUX Switch for railway infrastructure, combining sensor data with field observations and inspection reports to predict asset failures and support maintenance planning.
AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & Transportation
Johanna Leisch LL.M., Executive MBAin
Co-investorsBootstrap EuropeCapmontNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)SalviaSanno Capital GmbHTechFounders+6 more
PlushCare is a telehealth service that connects patients with board-certified primary care doctors and therapists through an app for virtual appointments, prescriptions, and ongoing care.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSan Francisco, US
James Wantuck(Co-founder)Ryan McQuaid(Co-founder)inJames Wantuck, MD(Founder)in
BoardJeff Richards(Director)in
Co-investorsFounders Circle CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersMoonshots CapitalNotable CapitalTRANSFORMATION CAPITALBrookfield Asset Management+3 more
RapidSOS operates a safety network that connects public safety agencies, enterprises, and consumer/corporate devices to provide critical context and pre-arrival intelligence to emergency responders and 911 dispatchers.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechNew York, US
Nicholas Horelik(Executive Officer)inMichael Martin(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardDan Nova(Director)Matthew Bozik(Director)
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAlumni VenturesApax DigitalAvanta VenturesBasecamp FundCity Light+17 more
Volumental provides 3D foot measurement technology and AI-powered footwear recommendation system for retail stores.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRetail Tech
Miroslav Kobetski(Founder)inPatrik Bråkenhielmin
Co-investorsBackstage ABCNIForward Venture Capitalnode.vc
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has FOUNDER.org made?
- FOUNDER.org has 8 tracked investments.
- What stage does FOUNDER.org invest at?
- FOUNDER.org invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is FOUNDER.org's typical check size?
- FOUNDER.org typically writes checks of $100K.
- What sectors does FOUNDER.org focus on?
- FOUNDER.org focuses on Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Does FOUNDER.org lead rounds?
- FOUNDER.org typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does FOUNDER.org co-invest with?
- FOUNDER.org most often shares deals with New Enterprise Associates (NEA), TRANSFORMATION CAPITAL, General Catalyst, among 69 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamWhy No One Gives a Shit About Your Startup by Michael Baum, CEO of Founder.org | Slush 2015
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