Organization · Venture Capital
Founders Capital
Founders Capital is a European investment syndicate that connects sophisticated investors with curated private market opportunities across various stages, from early to late-stage investments.
Overview
What Founders Capital does
What Founders Capital is
Founders Capital is a European investment syndicate that connects sophisticated investors with curated private market opportunities across various stages, from early to late-stage investments.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 1, 2026
Official channels
Find Founders Capital elsewhere
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Capability profile
Founders Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
Founders Capital focuses on high-conviction, deal-by-deal investing, leveraging proprietary AI tools and a strong founder network to source opportunities across various stages, from early to late-stage investments.
Focus narrative
Founders Capital invests in a diverse range of sectors, including artificial intelligence, space technology, and information technology. The organization sources deals from pre-seed through pre-IPO stages, primarily focusing on opportunities in Europe and the USA.
Value beyond capital
Founders Capital provides significant value to its portfolio companies by connecting them with a community of founder-investors and sophisticated operators. This network facilitates access to resources, mentorship, and strategic partnerships that can enhance growth and operational success.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $5,000–$500,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B · Growth Equity · Pre-IPO
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 250
Portfolio context
Founders Capital has backed over 250 companies, with notable portfolio companies including: MANSA: Co-founded by Nkiru Uwaje, raised $20 million. Hastee: Founded by James Herbert, raised $120 million in a second seed round. Winefi: Founded by Callum Woodcock, raised $120 million in a second seed round. IONA Drones: Founded by Etienne Louvet, raised $120 million in a second seed round. Kindling: Founded by Luke Aikman, raised $120 million in a second seed round.
Common questions
What to know about Founders Capital
Upseed classifies Founders Capital under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 1, 2026
Known limits
Capability profiles appear only when a structured public profile also contains decision-useful role evidence. Terms and availability can change.
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