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Investor type

Incubator & Accelerator

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Funding Stages

1. Idea or Patent2. Prototype3. Early Revenue4. Scaling

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Who we are

We are the world's largest pre-seed accelerator helping founders from idea to MVP.

Funding Requirements

We accelerate pre-seed technology startups in regional (general) and industry focused (vertical) programs in 100+ countries.

Value add

We support founders through an extensive 14-week acceleration program, with a network of 37K+ mentors and 7K+ portfolio companies globally.

Locations

3337 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA, United States HQ

Founder Institute Team

Mohammad Hossein Tavangar

Mohammad Hossein Tavangar

GP/MD

"I invest in fintech disruptors, early to growth-stage startups at the forefront of blockchain, AI in finance, neobank, payments, and insurtech. Investments hinge on disruptive potential, solid product-market fit, and teams with executable visions for market leadership."

Mercedes Bankston

Mercedes Bankston

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