Empowering the Next Generation of High-Impact Startups

Founder VC is a venture capital firm dedicated to unlocking the potential of high-impact startups overlooked by traditional investors. By focusing on companies with substantial growth potential but without billion-dollar valuations, Founder VC bridges critical funding gaps and provides founders with the resources they need to scale sustainably. We empower founders to reach pivotal milestones and secure ongoing growth capital, driving meaningful returns for our investors and strengthening the startup ecosystem as a whole.

Our approach is rooted in data-driven precision. Founder VC’s extensive founder-investor database, the largest of its kind in New Zealand, combined with advanced predictive analytics, enables us to identify and support high-potential startups with measurable outcomes. We use tailored programs and strategic micro-investments to provide pathways to growth capital, preparing startups to access sustainable funding and achieve long-term success.

The Great Startup Research Project, a foundational initiative at Founder VC, involved over 12,000 hours of interviews with 800 founders and investors. Through this research and 15 pilot programs, we’ve identified and validated a strong link between capital readiness and valuation growth, underscoring our commitment to data-backed investment decisions. Founder VC offers startups access to alternative, scalable funding pathways that create a more vibrant, inclusive, and resilient venture landscape for founders and investors alike.