FOUNDER.org

FOUNDER.org is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to supporting and investing in early-stage technology companies led by exceptional founders. The firm focuses on providing funding and mentorship to student entrepreneurs from leading universities worldwide, aiming to help them build high-impact companies that address significant global challenges. Their program includes intense challenges, real-world skills development, and shared experiences among talented student founders from around the world.

The firm's investment strategy centers on identifying and nurturing young innovators who are solving important problems and building world-changing companies. FOUNDER.org offers up to $100,000 in funding, executive and program mentoring, and an 8D company-building experience. The organization is led by a team of serial Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who have built billion-dollar companies and now work closely with the next generation of student entrepreneurs to help them build high-impact companies.

FOUNDER.org's portfolio includes companies such as Skin Analytics, Upward Farms, and bio-bean. As of April 2020, FOUNDER.org had made 26 investments, with its most recent investment on May 31, 2018, when Edenworks raised $5 million. Edenworks is a company that farms greens and fish in local indoor farms. The firm's mission is to empower talented and motivated people to build businesses that matter, regardless of their location, gender, or race, by providing comprehensive support through scholarships, mentorship programs, educational resources, legal assistance, and a global community network.