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Founded by Alex Ford, Founder Works is based in the United States and has over 23 years of entrepreneurial experience, including a billion-dollar exit. The firm focuses on early-stage companies, particularly in underserved B2B verticals that traditional venture capital often overlooks. They manage investments ranging from $500K to $6M.
Founder Works invests in early-stage companies with annual recurring revenue between $500K and $6M, primarily in sectors like Public Safety, GovTech, Digital Media, and MarTech. Their investment strategy combines equity and debt capital with advisory services, emphasizing capital efficiency to maximize founder returns. They specifically support companies that have demonstrated product market fit and strong renewal rates.
Notable portfolio companies include Convey911, a multilingual technology provider for public safety; First Arriving IO, which enhances communication for public safety; Intterra, offering real-time situational awareness for first responders; Nostra, focused on web performance optimization; Lexipol, providing policy and training support for first responders; Recurrent, a digital media storytelling company; and Colossal, a bioscience firm specializing in genomics.
Submit your pitch through their form at founderworks.com.
Yes, Founder Works often leads investment rounds, particularly in the early stages of funding.
Founder Works is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate strong growth and capital efficiency.
The current fund size is not publicly disclosed, but they typically invest between $500K and $6M in their portfolio companies.
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