Founder Collective
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Founder Collective is a boutique seed-stage VC designed by and for entrepreneurs. With small fund sizes and a strict founder-alignment ethos, they invest early and efficiently. They aim to be “the most aligned fund” on a cap table, bringing strategic support without overcapitalization. Early wins include Uber, Cruise, and Airtable, all seeded before mass market recognition.
Location:
Cambridge, MA & New York, USA
Fund Size:
~$150M–$300M across multiple seed-focused funds
Average Check:
~$400K to $2M, usually leading seed rounds
Stage Focus:
Pre-seed and Seed only
Household Brands:
Uber, The Trade Desk, BuzzFeed, SeatGeek, Cruise, Airtable
Contact:
Amanda Herson (General Partner) Amanda@foundercollective.com
David Frankel (General Partner) David@foundercollective.com
