Founder Institute Overview
- Investor Type
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Accelerator/Incubator
- Status
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Active
- Professionals
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10

- Investments
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899
- Portfolio
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424
- Exits
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432

Founder Institute General Information
Company Description
Founded in 2009, Founder Institute is an accelerator headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The firm prefers to invest in companies operating in hardware, food, e-commerce, brick-and-mortar, b2b, b2c, mobile, technology, media, telecommunications, and technology sectors.
Business Details
Website
fi.coYear Founded
Investor Status
Primary Investor Type
Corporate Office
- 3337 El Camino Real
- Suite 60417
- Palo Alto, CA 94306
- United States
Founder Institute Investments (899)
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
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Kamioun | 28-Jan-2025 | Accelerator/Incubator | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | ||
BarnWiz | 27-Dec-2024 | Application Software | Generating Revenue | |||
DLAR | 27-Dec-2024 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | |||
Needi | 01-Nov-2024 | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Generating Revenue | |||
AVARY Group | 25-Sep-2024 | Other Financial Services | Generating Revenue | |||
Efides | 03-Sep-2024 | Business/Productivity Software | Startup | |||
Babonbo | 09-Aug-2024 | Other Services (B2C Non-Financial) | Generating Revenue/Not Profitable | |||
OriginFood | 11-Jul-2024 | Other Financial Services | Generating Revenue | |||
Optivia | 18-Jun-2024 | Accelerator/Incubator | Business/Productivity Software | Startup | ||
Iyris | 30-May-2024 | Later Stage VC | Horticulture | Generating Revenue |
Founder Institute Exits (432)
Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
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SolverGen | 10-Jun-2025 | Out of Business | |
Nestiqa | 08-Jun-2025 | ||
Bankman | 07-May-2025 | ||
Zestbuds | 06-May-2025 | ||
Juntus Tecnologia | 27-Apr-2025 | ||
Spark Mindset | 26-Apr-2025 | ||
Atomos Space | 24-Apr-2025 | ||
Keyboo | 16-Apr-2025 | ||
Tellyvizion | 11-Apr-2025 | Out of Business | |
Ceeq | 10-Apr-2025 | Out of Business |
Founder Institute Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
Founder Institute Co-Investors (35)
Name | With | Exits | Lead Partner | Series | Industry |
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Loyal VC | 2 |
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Alchemist Accelerator |
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Bonaventure Capital |
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KAUST Innovation Ventures |
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Red Swan Ventures |
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Founder Institute Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
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Founder Capital | Palo Alto, CA |
Founder Institute FAQs
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What is Founder Institute?
Founded in 2009, Founder Institute is an accelerator headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
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When was Founder Institute founded?
Founder Institute was founded in 2009.
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Where is Founder Institute headquartered?
Founder Institute is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.
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How many investments has Founder Institute made?
Founder Institute has made 899 investments.
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What has Founder Institute invested in?
Founder Institute has made numerous investments in companies like Kamioun, BarnWiz, and DLAR within the Business/Productivity Software and Application Software industries.
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What has Founder Institute invested in recently?
Founder Institute's latest investment was on 28-Jan-2025 in Kamioun, a company within the Business/Productivity Software industry.
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