Founders Circle Capital
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
California, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
- Canada
- United Kingdom
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Marketplaces
- Social Commerce
- Fintech
- Manufacturing
- Enterprise
- Health Tech
About
Founders Circle Capital is a growth-stage venture firm dedicated to empowering visionary entrepreneurs by providing strategic personal capital to accelerate their ventures. With a focus on fostering innovation, the firm invests in high-potential, venture-backed startups that demonstrate the capacity for exceptional performance and growth. In addition to financial support, Founders Circle Capital cultivates a dynamic private leadership community known as The Circle, where founders can connect, collaborate, and share insights to enhance their leadership capabilities and drive their businesses forward. This unique combination of flexible capital and community engagement positions Founders Circle Capital as a vital partner in shaping the next generation of industry leaders.
Founders Circle Capital is a growth-stage venture firm dedicated to empowering visionary entrepreneurs by providing strategic personal capital to accelerate their ventures. With a focus on fostering innovation, the firm invests in high-potential, venture-backed startups that demonstrate the capacity for exceptional performance and growth. In addition to financial support, Founders Circle Capital cultivates a dynamic private leadership community known as The Circle, where founders can connect, collaborate, and share insights to enhance their leadership capabilities and drive their businesses forward. This unique combination of flexible capital and community engagement positions Founders Circle Capital as a vital partner in shaping the next generation of industry leaders.
Investment Thesis
Founders Circle Capital is a venture firm for growth stage companies closer to their public life than their prototyping days. They uniquely offer both primary and secondary financings and emphasize investing in the community and team behind companies.
Manager's Experience
Backed by extensive experience in the venture capital landscape, the fund manager has successfully executed over 50 deals, primarily targeting early-stage investments. Active across technology and healthcare sectors, they emphasize a data-driven approach to identify and nurture high-potential startups. Notable exits include several companies that achieved significant market presence and valuation, showcasing their strategic focus on operator-first principles. Their investment strategy is characterized by a thematic lens, particularly in innovative solutions that address emerging market needs across North America and Europe.
Team
Mark Dempster
Marilu Livermore
Chris Albinson
Audrey Vallen
Shirley Lee
Rebecca Wood
Mike
Michelle Lee
Megan Rychlowski
Ken Loveless