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We power founders
to go further, faster.

We partner with the world’s best founders and
corporates to build, fund, and scale ambitious startups worldwide.

Our Programs

Venture Studio

For entrepreneurs at idea-stage who want to build a startup from scratch.

Accelerator

For teams who have a product in market and early traction, who want to leverage our team and partners to scale.

We're the world's leading startup accelerator and venture studio

Started by Brent Hoberman and Henry Lane Fox, Founders Factory has received investment from some of the world's most influential companies to build and invest in exceptional founders solving global problems using technology.

Combined with unparalleled access to our corporate partners, we invest cash and deliver bespoke support with our team of 100+ specialists.

Access the world's most influential companies

Access to leading innovators in the world’s most influential companies is what we call an unfair advantage. Everything from distribution to data, relationships, credibility and capital.

Go further & faster than you thought possible

We're a diverse team of 100+ functional experts with deep industry, investment and entrepreneurship experience, plugged into your team from day one.

Our Founders

Dr Kyle Grant and Tom de Wilton, Co-founders

"Founders Factory's accelerator turned out to be a real leg-up for our business. We received mentorship from some of the best minds at Reckitt Benckiser (RB), and we're soon to launch a game-changing partnership with one of their household brands.

Not to mention how Founders Factory equipped us with the skills and know-how to scale our business into two new cities and hire our first team. "

Marie Chevrier, CEO & Founder

“Founders Factory was a critical part of our acceleration with L’Oreal; the team helped us position our solution in a way that would best align with the global needs of L’Oreal and worked with key stakeholders there to break corporate barriers that would have otherwise likely made it impossible for us to accelerate learnings and successes so quickly. This programme has continued to pay dividends since 2017. "

Brendan Murdock, CEO & Founder

“Our time with Founders Factory facilitated a reimagining of the anatome digital platform and helped formulate a strategy to prepare the brand for our next stage of digital growth. The team at founders factory are true collaborators, formulating, strategizing and helping to implement anatome's digital plan and evolution, true talent to support and nurture an emerging brand.”

Sergey Klimentyev, Founder and CEO

“Running a business is very much like running a marathon. If you want to set a record you have to have a strategy, the right mental and physical conditioning, resources and a bit of lack. FF team is your pacemaker, trainer and motivator. They have the right tools and experience to bring your business on the next level. Founders who are running along create an amazing atmosphere of sharing knowledge, expertise and support. Lace up and and get moving!”

Gabor Toth, Founder

“InSimu loved being part of the Founders Factory Accelerator Program. We enjoyed an agile and motivating work environment combined with a warm culture. The experts at FF are extremely highly skilled and super professional; it was a real pleasure working with them. As InSimu is based in the CEE region, even when we used e-meetings at times; those were also seamless and productive.”

Kaushal Shah, Founder and CEO

"Fast forward to the end of the programme and we had transformed from a no-frills, sustainable paper company to one that could potentially disrupt the entire print and packaging industry. FF equipped us with the perfect tools to engage with some of the biggest companies in the world. We got the chance to present our concept to decision-makers at M&S, L’Oreal and EasyJet among many others. Founders Factory is full of friendly experts that specialise in converting the potential energy of early-stage companies into kinetic success."

Andi Hadisutjipto, CEO & Co-founder

“Founders Factory has the unique ability to find exactly the right startup for the right partner, and our case was no exception. They matched L’Oreal’s needs with us perfectly, and in the process, helped us accelerate our product-market fit overall. Every partner they’ve continued to match us with since has opened our eyes to the new and ever-growing list of possibilities for scale.”

Julia Brucher & Lindsay Trombley, Co-Founders

"Being part of Founders Factory has been a fundamental element in our success every step of the way. The team is world-class, and their support has been invaluable, both in terms of hands-on assistance and coaching. They've helped us smash through more obstacles than we can count. We're so happy that we made the decision to come here, and we would do it again in a heartbeat."

Dr Kyle Grant and Tom de Wilton, Co-founders

"Founders Factory's accelerator turned out to be a real leg-up for our business. We received mentorship from some of the best minds at Reckitt Benckiser (RB), and we're soon to launch a game-changing partnership with one of their household brands.

Not to mention how Founders Factory equipped us with the skills and know-how to scale our business into two new cities and hire our first team. "

Marie Chevrier, CEO & Founder

“Founders Factory was a critical part of our acceleration with L’Oreal; the team helped us position our solution in a way that would best align with the global needs of L’Oreal and worked with key stakeholders there to break corporate barriers that would have otherwise likely made it impossible for us to accelerate learnings and successes so quickly. This programme has continued to pay dividends since 2017. "

Brendan Murdock, CEO & Founder

“Our time with Founders Factory facilitated a reimagining of the anatome digital platform and helped formulate a strategy to prepare the brand for our next stage of digital growth. The team at founders factory are true collaborators, formulating, strategizing and helping to implement anatome's digital plan and evolution, true talent to support and nurture an emerging brand.”

Sergey Klimentyev, Founder and CEO

“Running a business is very much like running a marathon. If you want to set a record you have to have a strategy, the right mental and physical conditioning, resources and a bit of lack. FF team is your pacemaker, trainer and motivator. They have the right tools and experience to bring your business on the next level. Founders who are running along create an amazing atmosphere of sharing knowledge, expertise and support. Lace up and and get moving!”

Gabor Toth, Founder

“InSimu loved being part of the Founders Factory Accelerator Program. We enjoyed an agile and motivating work environment combined with a warm culture. The experts at FF are extremely highly skilled and super professional; it was a real pleasure working with them. As InSimu is based in the CEE region, even when we used e-meetings at times; those were also seamless and productive.”

Kaushal Shah, Founder and CEO

"Fast forward to the end of the programme and we had transformed from a no-frills, sustainable paper company to one that could potentially disrupt the entire print and packaging industry. FF equipped us with the perfect tools to engage with some of the biggest companies in the world. We got the chance to present our concept to decision-makers at M&S, L’Oreal and EasyJet among many others. Founders Factory is full of friendly experts that specialise in converting the potential energy of early-stage companies into kinetic success."

Andi Hadisutjipto, CEO & Co-founder

“Founders Factory has the unique ability to find exactly the right startup for the right partner, and our case was no exception. They matched L’Oreal’s needs with us perfectly, and in the process, helped us accelerate our product-market fit overall. Every partner they’ve continued to match us with since has opened our eyes to the new and ever-growing list of possibilities for scale.”

Julia Brucher & Lindsay Trombley, Co-Founders

"Being part of Founders Factory has been a fundamental element in our success every step of the way. The team is world-class, and their support has been invaluable, both in terms of hands-on assistance and coaching. They've helped us smash through more obstacles than we can count. We're so happy that we made the decision to come here, and we would do it again in a heartbeat."

Success Stories

We’re hiring and so are our startups

We're always on the lookout for exceptional people to join our team, or one of our portfolio companies.

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nate is a product of Founders Factory's venture studio; an AI-powered online shopping tool that allows users to purchase products from any e-commerce site via the app.

Since it's inception in 2018, nate has raised a total of $51m in funding over 3 rounds.

Perlego provides students and professionals unlimited access to a giant digital library of academic and business eBooks.

The team have grown their digital library from 15,000 books and 350 publishers to half a million books and 2,500 publishers in four years, making Perlego one of the largest online libraries for academic textbooks.

They graduated from our Accelerator Program in 2018, with $4.8million investment led by ADV, and have since closed a £7million ($9m) Series A fundraising round.

Karakuri is a product of Founders Factory's Venture Studio; a fledgling robotics startup that’s blending machine learning, optics, and sensors to help commercial kitchens automate the process of dispensing ingredients and measuring precise quantities.

The team has raised a total of £7million ($9.1m) since it's inception, led by U.K. supermarket giant Ocado. Hoxton Ventures, Firstminute Capital, and Taylor Brothers.

Vidsy is the creative technology engine powering mobile video ad creation for the world's leading brands.

Since graduating from our Accelerator Program in 2017, Vidsy has undergone three rounds of funding, raising a total of £5.4million ($7.5m), partnered with the likes of L’Oreal, Unilever and P&G, and are an official creative marketing partner for Facebook, Google, Snapchat, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, and TikTok.

Perlego provides students and professionals unlimited access to a giant digital library of academic and business eBooks.

The team have grown their digital library from 15,000 books and 350 publishers to half a million books and 2,500 publishers in four years, making Perlego one of the largest online libraries for academic textbooks.

They graduated from our Accelerator Program in 2018, with $4.8million investment led by ADV, and have since closed a £7million ($9m) Series A fundraising round.

Karakuri is a product of Founders Factory's Venture Studio; a fledgling robotics startup that’s blending machine learning, optics, and sensors to help commercial kitchens automate the process of dispensing ingredients and measuring precise quantities.

The team has raised a total of £7million ($9.1m) since it's inception, led by U.K. supermarket giant Ocado. Hoxton Ventures, Firstminute Capital, and Taylor Brothers.

Vidsy is the creative technology engine powering mobile video ad creation for the world's leading brands.

Since graduating from our Accelerator Program in 2017, Vidsy has undergone three rounds of funding, raising a total of £5.4million ($7.5m), partnered with the likes of L’Oreal, Unilever and P&G, and are an official creative marketing partner for Facebook, Google, Snapchat, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, and TikTok.

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founder stories

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My first company failed. Here’s what I learned.

The list of what I should have done differently could fill a book, but for brevity, here are some important takeaways.