WE BACK STELLAR FOUNDERS WHO ARE HELPING ACCELERATE OUR WORLD TO A NET ZERO FUTURE
PRE/SEED FUND AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM FOR CLIMATE TECH STARTUPS
IT’S TIME FOR ACTION
Our vision is to have a global impact in helping solve climate change and creating a healthy and just world for everyone, especially those most adversely affected by climate change.
AREAS WE FOCUS ON
Decarbonising the grid
Fixing food and agriculture
Electrifying transportation
Cleaning up industry & buildings
Protecting nature & removing carbon
WE OFFER 3 PILLARS OF SUPPORT
250K EUR CASH INVESTMENT
Receive €250k in capital to build out your proposition, product, team and momentum.
We’re looking for pre/seed stage companies with scalable technology, early traction and an impact-led mission.
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We provide enough capital for a pre-seed team to operate for between 1 to 2 years as you find clear product market fit and underpin your business with strong foundations for scale. We also have the ability to follow our initial investments too.
WORLD-CLASS OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Plugging into Founders Factory’s global platform of over 70 in-house operators, we deliver an unrivalled bespoke-to-you support program designed to realise your startup’s growth objectives
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For six months, we wrap a squad of world class early stage tech operators around your business. Jointly, we agree on a bold and ambitious plan for success, and then together we work from month to month, in structured sprints and a disciplined programme, to achieve our goals.
GRANT SUPPORT
We have an expert team to help you find and apply for grants as a non-dilutive funding source. We identify innovation support schemes and EU assistance in the field of sustainability.
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We have a team of grant officers, who are experienced and seeking out and identifying grant opportunities for your specific innovation areas. We identify grants you may be applicable for, and guide and support the process of application, multiple times to achieve desired outcomes.
BUILT ON ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL NETWORKS IN TECH
Founders Factory has to date backed 300 founders with capital, hands-on support and unrivalled access to their global network. Since 2015, the portfolio has raised $720mm follow on capital.
Founders Forum has built the largest ecosystem in Europe. We unlock siginificant value from our network, connecting portfolio partners with investors, advisors and industry leaders at key moments in their journey.
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We're looking for founders with a product in (or nearly in) market with some traction, typically at pre-seed to seed-stage in funding. If you are at that stage and are ready to leverage our expert team, now's the right time.
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€250k cash investment
6 months hands on operational support + ongoing partnership support for life
Grants support to help achieve equity free additional financing
Join our global community of over 300 founders, 1000s of investors and unrivalled network access to leading decision makers across industry, government and academia.
Ongoing events, education and peer-to-peer networking opportunities.
Access to our playbooks, tools, resources & exclusive perks
In return for a minority equity position, depending upon stage of startup.
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Together with the Founders Factory team, we provide support across strategy, ops, biz dev, product, design, tech, growth, PR, brand, fundraising, and talent. We're not afraid to roll up our sleeves in the short term while you build your team if it means you'll move forward, faster.
You'll also have access to our global network of corporate partners, brands, investors, and fellow founders from day one.
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Our program can be run in person or virtually, so we're accepting applications from all locations worldwide, but do love startups that have an EU interest.
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While formal meetings will pause, you'll continue to leverage Founders Factory’s global alumni network and knowledge. The Founders Factory network extends across 100+ corporates, investors across different stages, geographies and sectors, and a strong community of fellow founders.