Founder Collective

Founder Collective

Founded in 2009, Founder Collective is a New York-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and consumer products. The firm operates under a unique approach to venture capital, which focuses on working closely with founders to help them build successful businesses. With additional offices in Boston and San Francisco, Founder Collective has made notable investments in companies such as Uber, BuzzFeed, and The Trade Desk.

The firm was established by a group of successful entrepreneurs, including David Frankel, Eric Paley, and Chris Dixon. Currently, Frankel and Paley serve as the managing partners of Founder Collective. Paley has a background in software engineering and has been involved in the success of various startups, including SeatGeek, Hopper, and The Trade Desk. Meanwhile, Frankel has both entrepreneurship and investment experience, having founded or co-founded several companies and invested in dozens more.

Thanks to its founder-friendly approach to venture capital, Founder Collective has been recognized for its outstanding performance in the industry. The firm was named the best seed-stage venture firm in the country by CB Insights in 2016 and has consistently ranked highly in The Information's annual VC firm rankings.

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