Hackers and Founders
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Silicon Valley, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
About
Hackers and Founders is the premier global network for tech entrepreneurs, boasting a robust community of 200,000 members across 118 cities in 44 countries. Committed to fostering innovation and collaboration, the organization facilitates 40 events each week, connecting founders and investors to share insights and resources. Additionally, their accelerator program, H/F Co-op, has successfully supported 50 startups, collectively achieving a significant market capitalization and demonstrating the effectiveness of their mentorship and network. Through these initiatives, Hackers and Founders continues to empower the next generation of technology leaders and drive transformative growth in the industry.
Hackers and Founders is the premier global network for tech entrepreneurs, boasting a robust community of 200,000 members across 118 cities in 44 countries. Committed to fostering innovation and collaboration, the organization facilitates 40 events each week, connecting founders and investors to share insights and resources. Additionally, their accelerator program, H/F Co-op, has successfully supported 50 startups, collectively achieving a significant market capitalization and demonstrating the effectiveness of their mentorship and network. Through these initiatives, Hackers and Founders continues to empower the next generation of technology leaders and drive transformative growth in the industry.
Investment Thesis
Hackers and Founders’ investment thesis centers on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting early stage tech startups with high growth potential. The organization aims to identify promising startups and provide them with the necessary resources, mentorship, and connections to accelerate their development.
Manager's Experience
With extensive experience in private equity, the fund manager has executed over 30 deals across various sectors, including technology and healthcare. Emphasizing a data-driven approach, they have successfully navigated both early and growth-stage investments in North America and Europe. The manager's strategic style is operator-first, allowing for hands-on involvement in portfolio companies, which has led to several notable exits. Their expertise in identifying thematic trends has consistently yielded strong returns for investors.
Team
Rafael Arroyo
Pvr Hacker
Mak Gutierrez
Jonathon Angell
Jonathan Nelson
Hack Hackers
Connor Mcgill
Alexa Ibarra