FOUNDERS CAPITAL
invest in planet earth's MOST epic companies
FOUNDERS CAPITAL
invest in planet earth's MOST epic companies
FOUNDERS CAPITAL
invest in epic private companies
FOUNDERS CAPITAL
invest in planet earth's MOST epic companies
We're AN
INVESTMENT COMMUNITY
We're AN
INVESTMENT COMMUNITY
exclusively for
founders & operators
exclusively for
founders & operators
FOUNDERS CAPITAL
Join 600+ of Europe's
most talented Founders, Operators and Investors
& access investmentS traditionally Reserved for the SILICON VALLEY elite.
We're a founder & operator led investment community, giving our members access some of the most exciting growth-stage companies in the UK, Europe and USA.
We diligence over 100 opportunities per month to provide our members with 1-2 highly vetted Seed-Pre IPO deals through our platform per month.
Join over 600 talented founders, operators, and investors in building balanced investment portfolios and unlocking opportunities traditionally reserved for the elite.
DEMOCRATIsING ACCESS, TO THE BIGGEST UNICORNS
DEMOCRATIsING ACCESS, TO THE BIGGEST UNICORNS
WE INVEST IN EPIC FOUNDERS BUILDING NEXT-GEN COMPANIES
WE INVEST IN EPIC FOUNDERS BUILDING NEXT-GEN COMPANIES
WE INVEST IN EPIC FOUNDERS BUILDING NEXT-GEN COMPANIES
WE INVEST IN EPIC FOUNDERS BUILDING NEXT-GEN COMPANIES
On a deal-by-deal basis with low minimums
On a deal-by-deal basis with low minimums
On a deal-by-deal basis with low minimums
On a deal-by-deal basis with low minimums
OUR PORTFOLIO
TAKE A PEEK at OUR PORTFOLIO
Here are just a few examples of companies we have invested in over the last 24 months
FC Invested in Nov 2023. OpenAI is one of the most saught after companies on the planet. They are known for developing advanced AI models like ChatGPT. OpenAI conducts cutting-edge AI research and has a commitment to open collaboration and safety in AI development.
FC Invested in May 2024 (Series B). Varda Space Industries specialises in manufacturing in space. They produce high-quality materials in microgravity environments, leveraging the unique conditions of space to enhance product properties that are not achievable on Earth.
FC invested in Nov 2023 (Series A). Audiomob is a technology company specializing in non-intrusive audio advertising for mobile games. It offers developers a way to monetize their apps while providing advertisers a unique channel to reach engaged audiences.
FC Invested in Dec 2024. Discord one of the largest communication platforms in the world. Designed primarily for gamers, offering voice, video, and text chat. It supports communities with servers where members can interact, share content, and collaborate seamlessly.
FC Invested in May 2024 (Series C). One of the most highly regarded AI companies globally. Perplexity is an AI-powered search assistant which uses advanced natural language processing to deliver accurate & relevant information.
FC Invested in Nov 2023. OpenAI is one of the most saught after companies on the planet. They are known for developing advanced AI models like ChatGPT. OpenAI conducts cutting-edge AI research and has a commitment to open collaboration and safety in AI development.
FC Invested in May 2024 (Series B). Varda Space Industries specialises in manufacturing in space. They produce high-quality materials in microgravity environments, leveraging the unique conditions of space to enhance product properties that are not achievable on Earth.
FC invested in Nov 2023 (Series A). Audiomob is a technology company specializing in non-intrusive audio advertising for mobile games. It offers developers a way to monetize their apps while providing advertisers a unique channel to reach engaged audiences.
FC Invested in Dec 2024. Discord one of the largest communication platforms in the world. Designed primarily for gamers, offering voice, video, and text chat. It supports communities with servers where members can interact, share content, and collaborate seamlessly.
FC Invested in May 2024 (Series C). One of the most highly regarded AI companies globally. Perplexity is an AI-powered search assistant which uses advanced natural language processing to deliver accurate & relevant information.
FC Invested in Nov 2023. OpenAI is one of the most saught after companies on the planet. They are known for developing advanced AI models like ChatGPT. OpenAI conducts cutting-edge AI research and has a commitment to open collaboration and safety in AI development.
FC Invested in May 2024 (Series B). Varda Space Industries specialises in manufacturing in space. They produce high-quality materials in microgravity environments, leveraging the unique conditions of space to enhance product properties that are not achievable on Earth.
FC invested in Nov 2023 (Series A). Audiomob is a technology company specializing in non-intrusive audio advertising for mobile games. It offers developers a way to monetize their apps while providing advertisers a unique channel to reach engaged audiences.
FC Invested in Dec 2024. Discord one of the largest communication platforms in the world. Designed primarily for gamers, offering voice, video, and text chat. It supports communities with servers where members can interact, share content, and collaborate seamlessly.
FC Invested in May 2024 (Series C). One of the most highly regarded AI companies globally. Perplexity is an AI-powered search assistant which uses advanced natural language processing to deliver accurate & relevant information.
FC Invested in Nov 2023. OpenAI is one of the most saught after companies on the planet. They are known for developing advanced AI models like ChatGPT. OpenAI conducts cutting-edge AI research and has a commitment to open collaboration and safety in AI development.
FC Invested in May 2024 (Series B). Varda Space Industries specialises in manufacturing in space. They produce high-quality materials in microgravity environments, leveraging the unique conditions of space to enhance product properties that are not achievable on Earth.
FC invested in Nov 2023 (Series A). Audiomob is a technology company specializing in non-intrusive audio advertising for mobile games. It offers developers a way to monetize their apps while providing advertisers a unique channel to reach engaged audiences.
FC Invested in Dec 2024. Discord one of the largest communication platforms in the world. Designed primarily for gamers, offering voice, video, and text chat. It supports communities with servers where members can interact, share content, and collaborate seamlessly.
FC Invested in May 2024 (Series C). One of the most highly regarded AI companies globally. Perplexity is an AI-powered search assistant which uses advanced natural language processing to deliver accurate & relevant information.
Why Join FC?
WELL BALANCED
PRIVATE PORTFOLIOS
We vehemently believe that the most effective private market portfolios are thoughtfully weighted across multiple different stages. Concentrating solely on early-stage investments brings excessive risk, while focusing only on late-stage opportunities may mean missing out on big returners. We offer our members a carefully customised selection of opportunities to help build a well balanced investment portfolio.
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Regular deal-Flow
We aim to provide FC members access to approximately two deals per month. One early stage (Pre-Seed / Seed) and one later stage (Series A+).
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Regular deal-Flow
We aim to provide FC members access to approximately two deals per month. One early stage (Pre-Seed / Seed) and one later stage (Series A+).
1
Regular deal-Flow
We aim to provide FC members access to approximately two deals per month. One early stage (Pre-Seed / Seed) and one later stage (Series A+).
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Regular deal-Flow
We aim to provide FC members access to approximately two deals per month. One early stage (Pre-Seed / Seed) and one later stage (Series A+).
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DEAL-BY-DEAL INVESTMENTS
The power is entirely in our members hands. We provide you with pre-vetted opportunities and you decide whether to participate or not.
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DEAL-BY-DEAL INVESTMENTS
The power is entirely in our members hands. We provide you with pre-vetted opportunities and you decide whether to participate or not.
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DEAL-BY-DEAL INVESTMENTS
The power is entirely in our members hands. We provide you with pre-vetted opportunities and you decide whether to participate or not.
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DEAL-BY-DEAL INVESTMENTS
The power is entirely in our members hands. We provide you with pre-vetted opportunities and you decide whether to participate or not.
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LOW FEES & CARRY
Not only do we aim to deliver our members the most saught after deals, at the best valuations but we also aim to keep the fees as low as possible.
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LOW FEES & CARRY
Not only do we aim to deliver our members the most saught after deals, at the best valuations but we also aim to keep the fees as low as possible.
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LOW FEES & CARRY
Not only do we aim to deliver our members the most saught after deals, at the best valuations but we also aim to keep the fees as low as possible.
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LOW FEES & CARRY
Not only do we aim to deliver our members the most saught after deals, at the best valuations but we also aim to keep the fees as low as possible.
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coMMUNITY EVENTS
Founders Capital was launched on the back of our Founders Community - we host regular meet-ups and events for Founders, Investors and Operators
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coMMUNITY EVENTS
Founders Capital was launched on the back of our Founders Community - we host regular meet-ups and events for Founders, Investors and Operators
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coMMUNITY EVENTS
Founders Capital was launched on the back of our Founders Community - we host regular meet-ups and events for Founders, Investors and Operators
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coMMUNITY EVENTS
Founders Capital was launched on the back of our Founders Community - we host regular meet-ups and events for Founders, Investors and Operators
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unparalleled access
We've worked hard to get access to deals that others just can't. We provide our members the opportunity to invest in companies that would usually be considered out of reach.
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unparalleled access
We've worked hard to get access to deals that others just can't. We provide our members the opportunity to invest in companies that would usually be considered out of reach.
5
unparalleled access
We've worked hard to get access to deals that others just can't. We provide our members the opportunity to invest in companies that would usually be considered out of reach.
5
unparalleled access
We've worked hard to get access to deals that others just can't. We provide our members the opportunity to invest in companies that would usually be considered out of reach.
Why do we do what we do?
BUILD THE ULTIMATE PORTFOLIO
By giving you access to the hottest early-stage prospects and biggest late-stage Unicorns, we help you build a truly diverse & well rounded private markets investment portfolio.
600+ Founders & Operators
Our member base is vast and includes a number of Industry heavyweights who trust our investments and dealflow.
600+ Founders & Operators
Our member base is vast and includes a number of Industry heavyweights who trust our investments and dealflow.
600+ Founders & Operators
Our member base is vast and includes a number of Industry heavyweights who trust our investments and dealflow.
600+ Founders & Operators
Our member base is vast and includes a number of Industry heavyweights who trust our investments and dealflow.
28 Portfolio companies
So far we have 28 portfolio companies and looking to expand this by a minimum of 24 per-year
28 Portfolio companies
So far we have 28 portfolio companies and looking to expand this by a minimum of 24 per-year
28 Portfolio companies
So far we have 28 portfolio companies and looking to expand this by a minimum of 24 per-year
28 Portfolio companies
So far we have 28 portfolio companies and looking to expand this by a minimum of 24 per-year
OVER $10M deployed
In 2023 we deployed $10m+. During this time we gave our investors access to the hottest companies on the planet.
OVER $10M deployed
In 2023 we deployed $10m+. During this time we gave our investors access to the hottest companies on the planet.
OVER $10M deployed
In 2023 we deployed $10m+. During this time we gave our investors access to the hottest companies on the planet.
OVER $10M deployed
In 2023 we deployed $10m+. During this time we gave our investors access to the hottest companies on the planet.
PRE-IPO market LEADERS
We believe there is significant opportunity in choosing the right de-risked, PRE-IPO companies.
PRE-IPO market LEADERS
We believe there is significant opportunity in choosing the right de-risked, PRE-IPO companies.
PRE-IPO market LEADERS
We believe there is significant opportunity in choosing the right de-risked, PRE-IPO companies.
PRE-IPO market LEADERS
We believe there is significant opportunity in choosing the right de-risked, PRE-IPO companies.
FUTURE GAZING START-UPS
We carefully vet any early stage investments by using our unique Due Dilligence framework
FUTURE GAZING START-UPS
We carefully vet any early stage investments by using our unique Due Dilligence framework
FUTURE GAZING START-UPS
We carefully vet any early stage investments by using our unique Due Dilligence framework
FUTURE GAZING START-UPS
We carefully vet any early stage investments by using our unique Due Dilligence framework
alternative assets
We provide additional opportunities to invest in alternative assets to further diversify our members portfolios
alternative assets
We provide additional opportunities to invest in alternative assets to further diversify our members portfolios
alternative assets
We provide additional opportunities to invest in alternative assets to further diversify our members portfolios
alternative assets
We provide additional opportunities to invest in alternative assets to further diversify our members portfolios
FC members include:
Who are we?
MEET THE TEAM
Founders Capital is led by a team of individuals who know what it takes to succeed as a Founder
richard hadler
Richard, a three-time founder and Forbes 30u30 lister, has a robust track record launching high-growth companies. Also an accomplished Author, he shares vital insights into intersection between sales and marketing. Currently, he is the General Partner at Founders Capital, managing an investment portfolio of over 40 companies.
richard hadler
Richard, a three-time founder and Forbes 30u30 lister, has a robust track record launching high-growth companies. Also an accomplished Author, he shares vital insights into intersection between sales and marketing. Currently, he is the General Partner at Founders Capital, managing an investment portfolio of over 40 companies.
richard hadler
Richard, a three-time founder and Forbes 30u30 lister, has a robust track record launching high-growth companies. Also an accomplished Author, he shares vital insights into intersection between sales and marketing. Currently, he is the General Partner at Founders Capital, managing an investment portfolio of over 40 companies.
richard hadler
Richard, a three-time founder and Forbes 30u30 lister, has a robust track record launching high-growth companies. Also an accomplished Author, he shares vital insights into intersection between sales and marketing. Currently, he is the General Partner at Founders Capital, managing an investment portfolio of over 40 companies.
HUGO TILMOUTH
Hugo is a seasoned entrepreneur who founded three companies, successfully exiting two. He now leads the vibrant Founders Community within Founders Capital, investing in and advising Europe's promising startups. His expertise offers crucial guidance and mentorship to FC portfolio companies.
HUGO TILMOUTH
Hugo is a seasoned entrepreneur who founded three companies, successfully exiting two. He now leads the vibrant Founders Community within Founders Capital, investing in and advising Europe's promising startups. His expertise offers crucial guidance and mentorship to FC portfolio companies.
HUGO TILMOUTH
Hugo is a seasoned entrepreneur who founded three companies, successfully exiting two. He now leads the vibrant Founders Community within Founders Capital, investing in and advising Europe's promising startups. His expertise offers crucial guidance and mentorship to FC portfolio companies.
HUGO TILMOUTH
Hugo is a seasoned entrepreneur who founded three companies, successfully exiting two. He now leads the vibrant Founders Community within Founders Capital, investing in and advising Europe's promising startups. His expertise offers crucial guidance and mentorship to FC portfolio companies.
Theo Mullen
Theo, an Accounting graduate from Oxford Brookes University, is a member of the ACCA. At Founders Capital, he excels in sourcing and evaluating startup deals through research, events, and communications. He prepares detailed deal memos and engages investors to secure funding, making him a vital asset to the firm.
Theo Mullen
Theo, an Accounting graduate from Oxford Brookes University, is a member of the ACCA. At Founders Capital, he excels in sourcing and evaluating startup deals through research, events, and communications. He prepares detailed deal memos and engages investors to secure funding, making him a vital asset to the firm.
Theo Mullen
Theo, an Accounting graduate from Oxford Brookes University, is a member of the ACCA. At Founders Capital, he excels in sourcing and evaluating startup deals through research, events, and communications. He prepares detailed deal memos and engages investors to secure funding, making him a vital asset to the firm.
Theo Mullen
Theo, an Accounting graduate from Oxford Brookes University, is a member of the ACCA. At Founders Capital, he excels in sourcing and evaluating startup deals through research, events, and communications. He prepares detailed deal memos and engages investors to secure funding, making him a vital asset to the firm.
Faq
QUESTIONS? Answers.
What is Founders Capital?
We are an investment community for UK & European based Founders & Entrepreneurs We provide tier-1 investment opportunities in the most exciting tech companies on the planet. 🚨**We're not a fund. We provide you access to investment opportunities.** **You get to choose which companies you do or don't want to invest in.** We make our money on successful exits, so we are incentivised to bring the best deals to the community. We charge a flat 20% carry fee upon exit (the profit).
How do FC secure access to deals?
We source deals through our network of industry experts, founders, and investors. We also receive referrals from our existing portfolio companies and partner organisations. We're currently provided with around 150 opportunities per month, we will typically undertake more in-depth Due Diligence into around 5% of these opportunities and we look to run at least 2 deals per month through our community (one early and one late stage).
How do I become an FC member?
You can apply to join using one of the links on this Website. In order to be accepted you must be a Founder or senior operator in your Industry. We review applications twice a month.
I'm an Investor outside of Europe, can I still invest?
Yes. We can handle investments from investors globally, into companies anywhere. We do suggest that you seek your own Tax advise however, whilst we use a Tax transparent investment structure the tax implications on your investments would be led by the legislation you are domiciled in.
What happens in the event of an exit?
In the case of an exit the distributions are paid out via our SPV provider. They will pass the capital/shares directly to the investors in the syndicate in accordance with the Founders Capital share agreements. In case any distribution event were to take place you will receive a notification at the email address associated with your investor account with which you made the fund or SPV investment. In any liquidity event, standard tag along and drag along terms, as outlined in the shareholders agreement, will apply. In a scenario such as an IPO, where an investor may choose to hold their shares rather than sell immediately, the investor must act in good faith with regards to honouring the terms of their carried interest agreement with the syndicate lead. This will typically mean liquidating sufficient shares to cover the payment of carried interest to the syndicate lead. The investor may, however, maintain the rest of their holding, and they would set up a brokerage account in their own name in the event of an IPO.
What is Founders Capital?
We are an investment community for UK & European based Founders & Entrepreneurs We provide tier-1 investment opportunities in the most exciting tech companies on the planet. 🚨**We're not a fund. We provide you access to investment opportunities.** **You get to choose which companies you do or don't want to invest in.** We make our money on successful exits, so we are incentivised to bring the best deals to the community. We charge a flat 20% carry fee upon exit (the profit).
How do FC secure access to deals?
We source deals through our network of industry experts, founders, and investors. We also receive referrals from our existing portfolio companies and partner organisations. We're currently provided with around 150 opportunities per month, we will typically undertake more in-depth Due Diligence into around 5% of these opportunities and we look to run at least 2 deals per month through our community (one early and one late stage).
How do I become an FC member?
You can apply to join using one of the links on this Website. In order to be accepted you must be a Founder or senior operator in your Industry. We review applications twice a month.
I'm an Investor outside of Europe, can I still invest?
Yes. We can handle investments from investors globally, into companies anywhere. We do suggest that you seek your own Tax advise however, whilst we use a Tax transparent investment structure the tax implications on your investments would be led by the legislation you are domiciled in.
What happens in the event of an exit?
In the case of an exit the distributions are paid out via our SPV provider. They will pass the capital/shares directly to the investors in the syndicate in accordance with the Founders Capital share agreements. In case any distribution event were to take place you will receive a notification at the email address associated with your investor account with which you made the fund or SPV investment. In any liquidity event, standard tag along and drag along terms, as outlined in the shareholders agreement, will apply. In a scenario such as an IPO, where an investor may choose to hold their shares rather than sell immediately, the investor must act in good faith with regards to honouring the terms of their carried interest agreement with the syndicate lead. This will typically mean liquidating sufficient shares to cover the payment of carried interest to the syndicate lead. The investor may, however, maintain the rest of their holding, and they would set up a brokerage account in their own name in the event of an IPO.
What is Founders Capital?
We are an investment community for UK & European based Founders & Entrepreneurs We provide tier-1 investment opportunities in the most exciting tech companies on the planet. 🚨**We're not a fund. We provide you access to investment opportunities.** **You get to choose which companies you do or don't want to invest in.** We make our money on successful exits, so we are incentivised to bring the best deals to the community. We charge a flat 20% carry fee upon exit (the profit).
How do FC secure access to deals?
We source deals through our network of industry experts, founders, and investors. We also receive referrals from our existing portfolio companies and partner organisations. We're currently provided with around 150 opportunities per month, we will typically undertake more in-depth Due Diligence into around 5% of these opportunities and we look to run at least 2 deals per month through our community (one early and one late stage).
How do I become an FC member?
You can apply to join using one of the links on this Website. In order to be accepted you must be a Founder or senior operator in your Industry. We review applications twice a month.
I'm an Investor outside of Europe, can I still invest?
Yes. We can handle investments from investors globally, into companies anywhere. We do suggest that you seek your own Tax advise however, whilst we use a Tax transparent investment structure the tax implications on your investments would be led by the legislation you are domiciled in.
What happens in the event of an exit?
In the case of an exit the distributions are paid out via our SPV provider. They will pass the capital/shares directly to the investors in the syndicate in accordance with the Founders Capital share agreements. In case any distribution event were to take place you will receive a notification at the email address associated with your investor account with which you made the fund or SPV investment. In any liquidity event, standard tag along and drag along terms, as outlined in the shareholders agreement, will apply. In a scenario such as an IPO, where an investor may choose to hold their shares rather than sell immediately, the investor must act in good faith with regards to honouring the terms of their carried interest agreement with the syndicate lead. This will typically mean liquidating sufficient shares to cover the payment of carried interest to the syndicate lead. The investor may, however, maintain the rest of their holding, and they would set up a brokerage account in their own name in the event of an IPO.
What is Founders Capital?
We are an investment community for UK & European based Founders & Entrepreneurs We provide tier-1 investment opportunities in the most exciting tech companies on the planet. 🚨**We're not a fund. We provide you access to investment opportunities.** **You get to choose which companies you do or don't want to invest in.** We make our money on successful exits, so we are incentivised to bring the best deals to the community. We charge a flat 20% carry fee upon exit (the profit).
How do FC secure access to deals?
We source deals through our network of industry experts, founders, and investors. We also receive referrals from our existing portfolio companies and partner organisations. We're currently provided with around 150 opportunities per month, we will typically undertake more in-depth Due Diligence into around 5% of these opportunities and we look to run at least 2 deals per month through our community (one early and one late stage).
How do I become an FC member?
You can apply to join using one of the links on this Website. In order to be accepted you must be a Founder or senior operator in your Industry. We review applications twice a month.
I'm an Investor outside of Europe, can I still invest?
Yes. We can handle investments from investors globally, into companies anywhere. We do suggest that you seek your own Tax advise however, whilst we use a Tax transparent investment structure the tax implications on your investments would be led by the legislation you are domiciled in.
What happens in the event of an exit?
In the case of an exit the distributions are paid out via our SPV provider. They will pass the capital/shares directly to the investors in the syndicate in accordance with the Founders Capital share agreements. In case any distribution event were to take place you will receive a notification at the email address associated with your investor account with which you made the fund or SPV investment. In any liquidity event, standard tag along and drag along terms, as outlined in the shareholders agreement, will apply. In a scenario such as an IPO, where an investor may choose to hold their shares rather than sell immediately, the investor must act in good faith with regards to honouring the terms of their carried interest agreement with the syndicate lead. This will typically mean liquidating sufficient shares to cover the payment of carried interest to the syndicate lead. The investor may, however, maintain the rest of their holding, and they would set up a brokerage account in their own name in the event of an IPO.