FounderFuel.vc

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FounderFuel invests up to €1M in early-stage startups in EU and US that are sector-agnostic but demonstrate big ambitions and scalability, with a primary requirement of strong ties to their community.

Check Size

$500K - $1M

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed

Focus Areas

Other

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Investment Thesis

FounderFuel operates as a dual-purpose organization combining community building with early-stage venture investment. They believe in creating valuable, engaged ecosystems for founders and investors to connect, learn, and grow together. Their approach emphasizes trust-based relationships and community participation as core to their investment strategy, evidenced by their statement ‘Investing up to €500k in people we know and trust.’

What Sets Them Apart

Community-first model: Investment decisions based on founder relationships within their ecosystem rather than traditional cold outreach
No formal application process ('No 'Apply' button. You know how to reach us') emphasizing organic, relationship-driven approach
Dual focus on both community platform and venture fund operations
Unconventional engagement activities including 'Silicon Valley-style' informal drinks, cocktail dinners, and quarterly wildcard activities
Addressing fragmentation in Dutch startup ecosystem through Amsterdam Tech Week initiative
Member-curation approach focusing on founders with €100k+ funding and experienced investors (2+ angel checks or VC professionals)