Backing global founders building for the US market
We write $50K pre-seed checks into founders building category-defining companies. No warm intro needed. Fast decisions, real support.
We invest in what we know
We back global founders with US-market ambitions in sectors where our operating experience gives you an unfair advantage.
AI & Developer Tools
Infrastructure, developer productivity, and applied AI that makes teams 10x more effective. We believe AI-native companies will reshape every industry.
B2B SaaS
Vertical and horizontal software solving acute pain points for businesses. We love founders who've lived the problem they're solving.
Fintech & Payments
Unlocking access to financial services, modernizing payments infrastructure, and building the financial stack for the next generation of businesses.
Fast decisions, long-term partnerships
We respect your time. Our process is designed to move at founder speed.
Send Your Deck
Share your pitch deck or a short Loom video. No warm intro needed. We read every submission within 48 hours.
Founder Meeting
A 30-minute call to understand you, your vision, and the problem space. We come prepared — expect thoughtful questions, not small talk.
Deep Dive
A focused session on your market, product, and go-to-market. We'll share our perspective and explore how we can be the most useful partner.
Term Sheet
If there's mutual fit, we move to terms within 2 weeks of first meeting. Founder-friendly docs. No games.
What we bring to the table
Capital is a commodity. We differentiate on access, speed, and genuine helpfulness.
Founder Community
Access to the Startup Foundry network — founders, alumni, mentors, and operators who've been where you are.
Hands-On Support
We roll up our sleeves on GTM strategy, hiring, fundraising prep, and product decisions. Not advice — actual work.
US Market Entry
For founders building from anywhere, we help you navigate US market entry — legal, banking, GTM, and early customer introductions.
Follow-On Capital
We reserve capital for follow-on rounds and actively support fundraising with warm introductions to 100+ seed and Series A investors.
$50K+ in Perks
AWS, GCP, Notion, and other infrastructure credits through Startup Foundry's partnerships. Run lean for your first 12 months.
Accelerator Pipeline
Top performers from the Startup Foundry accelerator get fast-tracked for investment. Built-in deal flow, pre-validated founders.
Ready to raise your first round?
We're actively deploying Fund I. If you're a technical founder building something ambitious for the US market, we want to hear from you.