Founders Future

Founders Future is a prominent Paris-based venture capital firm established in 2018, specializing in investments across the Seed to Series B stages. The firm is known for its founder-centric approach, aiming to support promising startups primarily within the European tech ecosystem, with a significant footprint in France. Their investment philosophy extends beyond capital, offering strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies, fostering long-term growth and innovation.

The firm's investment strategy is broad yet targeted, encompassing sectors such as SaaS, marketplaces, fintech, health, consumer, deeptech, and Web3. Founders Future typically deploys initial checks ranging from €100,000 to €5 million, demonstrating flexibility to engage with companies at various early growth phases. This range translates to approximately $108,000 to $5.4 million USD, catering to both nascent ideas and more developed early-stage ventures. Beyond direct investments, Founders Future distinguishes itself through its "Founders Future Studio," an initiative dedicated to co-building and launching new companies, showcasing a deeper commitment to entrepreneurial creation.

Founders Future has steadily grown its capital base since its inception, reflecting its increasing influence in the European venture landscape. Their fundraising efforts include Founders Future Fund I (€50 million in 2018), Founders Future Fund II (€60 million in 2021), and most recently, Founders Future Fund III, which closed at €100 million in 2023. This latest fund brings their total capital under management to over €210 million (approximately $226 million USD), enabling them to continue backing a diverse array of innovative companies. With a portfolio exceeding 150 investments, Founders Future has established itself as a significant and active player in the early-stage European tech investment scene.