Founder Equity
General contacts
Investor type
Angel / VC / Fund of funds
Founded
2013
AUM
$26 M
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026
Profile
Founder Equity takes a fresh approach to investing in early stage technology. We are a non-traditional fund with no fees and with other investor-friendly characteristics.
We target innovative, new business models that enterprises desperately need, but cannot create for themselves. Our team of digital experts works alongside our investments in to reduce risks, increase growth, and generate extraordinary rates of return. We manage risk through value investing, market expertise, active involvement, and avoiding the "swing for the fences" approach associated with traditional venture.
Industry
Founder Equity Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Founder Equity Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
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Pre-seed
Seed
Series A
Series B
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$26 M
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October 2013
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FAQs about Founder Equity
Is Founder Equity a venture capital or private equity firm?
Founder Equity is a venture capital firm that also operates as an angel investor and fund of funds. It backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is Founder Equity located?
Founder Equity is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Founder Equity founded?
Founder Equity was founded in 2013.
What sectors and industries does Founder Equity invest in?
Founder Equity invests in companies and startups in Education, Internet and Web Services, Marketing and Advertising, Security, Edtech, Other, Real Estate, AdTech, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, SaaS, Software.
What is Founder Equity geographical focus of investments?
Founder Equity invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Founder Equity typically invest in?
Founder Equity invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B.
What is the usual amount of Founder Equity investment?
Founder Equity usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Founder Equity?
Founder Equity has around $26m assets under management.
When was Founder Equity last fund created?
Founder Equity last fund was created/launched in 2013-10-15
What are the contacts of Founder Equity?
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