Founder + Lightning

Founder + Lightning is a UK-based venture studio and fund that partners with ambitious founders to build and scale high-growth tech companies. With over a decade of experience, they have launched numerous products, supported over 40 startups, and helped teams raise capital and scale faster. Their approach combines strategic guidance, product development, and operational support to drive success.

Their investment focus spans various stages, including seed, early-stage, Series A, growth, and late-stage companies. They specialize in sectors such as technology, software, internet, product design, web development, mobile development, UI/UX design, security, consulting, app design and build, project recovery, large-scale complicated technology projects, fast technology development, and long-term technology partnerships. This diverse portfolio reflects their commitment to fostering innovation across multiple industries.

Founder + Lightning's unique venture builder platform assists in launching new products, digitizing business processes, and scaling established companies through technology. Over the last five years, they've partnered with many brilliant founders to realize their visions and build profitable businesses with them. Their model emphasizes a partnership approach, equity share, and investor neutrality, aiming to support founders over the long haul and share in both the risks and rewards of their ventures.