Fund Profile
Founder Collective
Founder Collective invests at the earliest stages (seed and pre-seed) in exceptional entrepreneurs, focusing on founder alignment, capital efficiency, and intrinsic value. They are sector agnostic and anti-thematic, backing founders with unique insights and thoughtful use cases, even if they seem mundane or crazy at launch.
Quick facts
HQ
San Francisco
Portfolio companies
8
Investment thesis
Focus and thesis
Founder Collective invests at the earliest stages (seed and pre-seed) in exceptional entrepreneurs, focusing on founder alignment, capital efficiency, and intrinsic value. They are sector agnostic and anti-thematic, backing founders with unique insights and thoughtful use cases, even if they seem mundane or crazy at launch.
Profile links
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Partners and team
People behind the fund
- Micah Rosenbloom
- Amanda Herson
- David Frankel
- Joe DeFilippi
- Eric Paley
Portfolio companies
Selected portfolio
- SeatGeek
- Uber
- WHOOP
- Shield AI
- The Trade Desk
- Suno
- OLIX
- Verkada
Fund activity
Recent activity and fund history
Recent investments
- SeatGeek
- Uber
- WHOOP
- Shield AI
- The Trade Desk
- Suno
Investor FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What stages does Founder Collective invest in?
Founder Collective invests at the earliest stages, specifically seed and pre-seed.
What is Founder Collective's sector focus?
Founder Collective is sector agnostic and proudly anti-thematic.
Does Founder Collective lead investment rounds?
Yes, Founder Collective leads and participates in investment rounds.
Does Founder Collective have rigid ownership targets?
No, Founder Collective does not have rigid ownership targets.
