Founders Fund Overview
Founders Fund General Information
Description
Founders Fund is a 2013 vintage early-stage venture capital fund managed by StartupLab. The fund is located in Oslo, Norway and invests in Norway. The fund targets software and TMT sectors. The fund prefers to invest NOK 0.1 million to NOK 0.3 million in each company.
Contact Information
Fund Manager's Location
- Gaustadalléen 21
- 0349 Oslo
- Norway
Founders Fund Investments (41)
Founders Fund has made a total of 41 investments. Its most recent deal was a with Adline for . The deal was made on 14-Jul-2021.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adline | 14-Jul-2021 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| Skiwo | 15-Feb-2020 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| Cleria | 27-Jun-2019 | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Startup | |||
| Zendera | 30-Jan-2019 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| ZEG Power | 26-Nov-2018 | Alternative Energy Equipment | Generating Revenue | |||
| Ludenso | 04-Apr-2018 | Educational Software | Startup | |||
| sensiBel | 02-Apr-2018 | Electronics (B2C) | Generating Revenue | |||
| Hold (Business/Productivity Software) | 01-Mar-2018 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| Confrere | 01-Sep-2017 | Seed Round | Clinics/Outpatient Services | Startup | ||
| Outtt | 20-Feb-2017 | Seed Round | Information Services (B2C) | Generating Revenue |
Founders Fund Investment Strategy
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Founders Fund Limited Partners (3)
GHR Foundation is one of Founders Fund’s 3 limited partners. Its latest Original was on 30-Jun-2013.
| Limited Partner Name | Type | Status | Commitment | Date | Commitment Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHR Foundation | Current | 30-Jun-2013 | Original | ||
| Kommunal Landspensjonskasse | Current | 30-Jun-2013 | Original | ||
| Oslotech | Corporation | Current | 30-Jun-2013 | Original |
Founders Fund Returns Data
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Founders Fund Returns History
| Period | Contribution (by all LPs) | Dry Powder | Distribution (to all LPs) | NAV | Total Fund Distr+NAV | IRR | DPI | RVPI | TVPI | Dry Powder % |
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Founders Fund Benchmark (19)
| Fund Name | Fund Type | Vintage | IRR | Quartile | As of Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Technology Fund II | 31-Dec-2023 | ||||
| Loudwater Capital Fund I | |||||
| Rosetta Capital V | |||||
| OP Ventures Early Stage | |||||
| Playfair Capital I | |||||
| Partners Capital Condor Fund VII | |||||
| Global Health Investment Fund I | 31-Dec-2022 | ||||
| AVP Early Stage I | |||||
| KPMG Capital Fund | |||||
| Action Potential Venture Capital Fund |
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Founders Fund FAQs
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What is Founders Fund?
Founders Fund is a 2013 vintage early-stage venture capital fund managed by StartupLab.
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Who manages Founders Fund?
Founders Fund is managed by StartupLab.
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Where is Founders Fund domiciled?
Founders Fund is domiciled in Norway.
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What is Founders Fund's size?
Founders Fund has a size of .
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What type of fund is Founders Fund?
The fund type of Founders Fund is Venture.
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What is the status of Founders Fund?
Founders Fund is closed.
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What has Founders Fund invested in?
Founders Fund has made numerous investments in companies like Adline, Skiwo, and Cleria within the Business/Productivity Software and Media and Information Services (B2B) industries.
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What has Founders Fund invested in recently?
Founders Fund's latest investment was on 14-Jul-2021 in Adline, a company within the Business/Productivity Software industry.
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