Foundry

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VCMatch tracks Foundry as an investor focused on AI/ML, Cybersecurity, and Developer Tools companies, Seed and Series A rounds, and United States and Israel markets. Upload your deck to compare your startup against the full private matching profile.

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Not specified

Stages

Seed, Series A, Growth

Focus Areas

AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Developer Tools

Geography

United States and Israel

Investment Thesis

Foundry invests in both startups and venture funds, building a “symbiotic network” that amplifies innovation through long-term thinking and a “give first” culture. The firm emphasizes reciprocity, trust, openness, and conscientious support for entrepreneurs and other fund managers with the goal to “champion entrepreneurship and innovation for a better society.” It combines hands-on operating experience with unconventional thinking to back early-stage technology companies, select growth rounds, and the next generation of venture fund managers.

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Investment Focus

Who should take a closer look

Foundry is most relevant for founders raising Seed, Series A, and Growth rounds in AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Developer Tools, and Enterprise SaaS, especially across United States and Israel.

Focus statement

Foundry is focused on early-stage technology investments, participating in select growth rounds, and "identifying and supporting the next generation of venture fund managers," while simultaneously investing in venture funds to create an interconnected portfolio network.

Value Add

A deliberate "symbiotic network" model that connects startups and venture funds so members "share in knowledge, resources, and relationships on an unprecedented scale."
A practiced "give first" philosophy that is emphasized as lived behavior across the network (partners, founders, and portfolio companies).
Dual strategy: invests directly in companies (early-stage + select growth) and allocates to partner/venture funds, enabling influence at both company and fund levels.
Explicit commitment to building community and long-term relationships rather than transactional investing (focus on reciprocity and trust).
Active involvement in nonprofit and ecosystem-building initiatives (e.g., All Raise, Startup Colorado, Kauffman Fellows) signaling a broader mission beyond financial returns.