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Founder Works

Founder Works is a venture studio based in the United States that invests in early-stage B2B companies with annual recurring revenues between $500K and $6M. They provide both equity and debt capital, along with advisory services to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses.

Recorded stages
Pre Seed, Seed
Recorded regions
United States

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Overview

Founder Works is an organization founded by Alex Ford, who has over 23 years of entrepreneurial experience, including a billion-dollar exit. The organization is based in the United States and focuses on supporting early-stage companies, particularly those in underserved B2B verticals that are not well suited to traditional venture capital and are too early for private equity.

Focus

Founder Works invests in early-stage companies with annual recurring revenue between $500K and $6M. The organization primarily targets B2B verticals, including Public Safety, GovTech, Digital Media, and MarTech. Their investment strategy includes both equity and debt capital, combined with advisory services and a systematic approach to scaling businesses.

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Founder Works emphasizes capital efficiency to maximize founder returns and supports companies that have demonstrated product market fit and strong renewal rates.

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