Founders Factory

Founders Factory is a venture studio and startup accelerator that co-founds companies with corporate partners. It operates across five continents, reports 450+ portfolio startups, and pairs investment with operating support rather than public grant capital. The active program record here is the 2026 accelerator track. The track is equity-based and runs as a four-month cohort. The record points to a pre-seed through seed model, with sectors spanning fintech, health, industrials, deep tech, climate, mining tech, and AI and enterprise. The platform also reports 500+ pilots and commercial contracts, which signals a strong corporate-access angle alongside capital. Founders Factory is best for teams that want a co-building relationship, not just money. Its process emphasizes product-market fit, fundraising readiness, team building, customer traction, and partnerships, with corporate-branded programs such as healthcare, fintech, mining tech, and climate tracks. For founders who can use operational support and sector access to accelerate an early company, the model is more like a hands-on studio than a passive investor.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.