Founder Collective is a seed-stage venture capital firm established in 2009 by a group of successful entrepreneurs, including David Frankel, Eric Paley, and Micah Rosenbloom. The firm is headquartered in New York City and focuses on providing early-stage funding to technology-driven companies across various industries. Founder Collective's mission is to be the most aligned VC fund for founders at the seed stage, emphasizing efficient entrepreneurship and organic venture capital.

The partners have all built and sold technology companies, aiming to create the firm they wish had existed during their own entrepreneurial journeys. They invest in startups from idea to IPO, supporting founders in building transformative businesses. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Uber, BuzzFeed, The Trade Desk, and SeatGeek.

Founder Collective has raised multiple funds, with its fifth and largest fund closing at $95 million, reflecting its commitment to supporting early-stage startups.