What sectors does Founder Institute invest in?

The world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator, operating in 200+ cities across 65+ countries with 7,000+ portfolio companies. Takes 3.5% equity through a warrant.

Fund information

Fund size: World's largest pre-seed accelerator; 7,000+ portfolio companies; 200+ cities in 65+ countries

Portfolio highlights

Udemy - online learning marketplace (NASDAQ-listed, alumnus)

Talkdesk - cloud contact center platform (unicorn, alumnus)

PandaDoc - document automation and e-signature platform

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Accelerator

United States

Founder Institute

Investment focus

Sectors

Investment stages

Pre-seed

Geographic focus

Global

United States

Europe

Asia

Investment thesis

The world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator, operating in 200+ cities across 65+ countries with 7,000+ portfolio companies. Takes 3.5% equity through a warrant.