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Founders Capital

Founders Capital is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Campbell, CA, since 2014. The firm manages approximately $1.7 billion in regulatory assets.

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Founders Capital

Founders Capital is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Campbell, CA, since 2014. The firm manages approximately $1.7 billion in regulatory assets. It has 15 employees and 7 investment advisers.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

1995

AUM

Undisclosed

Location

Region

Europe

Country

United Kingdom

City

Campbell

Corporate office

London, United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

What stage of companies does Founders Capital invest in?

Founders Capital targets early-stage ventures, spanning pre-Series A and seed-stage rounds where it can act as lead investor. The firm's mandate covers both initial institutional checks and selective follow-on capital to support portfolio companies through subsequent early-stage financings, per the firm's own strategy description.

Does Founders Capital structure its investments as a fund or through direct deals?

The firm operates as a private equity asset manager deploying direct equity stakes, not a fund-of-funds or advisory platform. Its full investment structure — duration, vintage-based funds versus a permanent capital vehicle — is not publicly detailed.

In which geographies does Founders Capital operate?

Founders Capital is headquartered in London and invests across the United Kingdom and broader Europe. No additional offices or country-specific mandates have been disclosed.

Does Founders Capital manage outside capital or is it a single-family office?

Founders Capital is structured as an asset manager, which implies a fiduciary duty to external limited partners, rather than operating as a single-family office vehicle. However, the firm has not disclosed the composition of its investor base publicly.

Who are the investment decision-makers at Founders Capital?

The firm does not publicly name its principals, partners, or investment committee members. An institutional allocator considering a diligence would need to establish the key-person risk profile and track-record attribution directly through a meeting request.

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