Founderful

Focus

The firm invests exclusively in Swiss tech startups at the pre-seed stage, the very first financing round. This is often the most challenging moment to secure capital, and Founderful’s involvement provides crucial support.

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Investment Approach

• Leads the financing round.
• Provides the majority or full capital required for the first 18–24 months.
• Acts as a minority shareholder under founder-friendly conditions.

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Value Beyond Capital

Founderful offers:

• Hands-on guidance from experienced entrepreneurs.
• Board participation and regular strategic check-ins.
• Free legal support and best-practice advice in finance, accounting, people, and culture.
• Access to a strong network of international VCs for later-stage financing.

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Why Switzerland

Founderful focuses on Switzerland’s fast-growing tech ecosystem, which is well-positioned to address major global challenges through innovation. Their local expertise enables them to streamline key processes such as contracts, accounting, reporting standards, talent acquisition, and non-dilutive funding.

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Community

Startups backed by Founderful join a network of over 100 Swiss founders, creating a collaborative environment for knowledge-sharing and growth.

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How to Connect

Founders can meet Founderful at startup events, through introductions from portfolio companies, or by reaching out directly with a pitch deck. Promising teams are guided through the process toward their first term sheet.

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