Founder Collective

Founder Collective is a seed-stage venture capital fund, built by a collection of successful entrepreneurs, providing the first professional round of capital to promising entrepreneurs with compelling business concepts. Founder Collective is focused on helping the next generation of great entrepreneurs build important and lasting businesses. Founde

Portfolio
2 companies
Tracked Valuation
$1B
Companies Valued
1 of 2
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Founded
2009
Team size
35

Investment focus

Founder Collective's portfolio on More Capital spans gaming & entertainment, hr & workforce. The firm is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Of the 2 portfolio companies tracked here, 1 have publicly reported valuations totaling approximately $1B.

If your company is backed by Founder Collective

Employees at companies backed by Founder Collective may encounter this fund's name on their cap table, in board communications, or in funding announcements. Understanding who invests in your employer can provide useful context when evaluating your equity.

What this means for your stock

Institutional investors like Founder Collective typically hold preferred shares with rights that differ from the common stock or options held by employees. In a liquidity event, preferred shareholders may have liquidation preferences, anti-dilution protections, or board-level governance rights that affect the value of common equity. The specific terms depend on each company's funding agreements.

Secondary market considerations

Some venture-backed companies allow employees to sell shares on secondary markets, while others restrict transfers. Whether your company permits secondary sales, and under what conditions, is typically governed by the company's equity plan and any applicable right-of-first-refusal provisions — not by the fund itself. However, the presence of institutional investors can sometimes signal the maturity and governance structure of the company.

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Founder Collective portfolio companies

2 companies tracked on More Capital, sorted by reported valuation. 1 companies do not have a publicly reported valuation.

Top holdings by valuation

By sector

Gaming & Entertainment (1)

HR & Workforce (1)

Industries invested in

Frequent co-investors

Funds that most frequently co-invest alongside Founder Collective in the same companies.

Last verified: 2026-05-28

Portfolio data compiled from public filings, press releases, and industry databases. Valuations are reported figures and may not reflect current market conditions. Not investment advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making financial decisions.