What the Project Is
Founders Future is an investment platform founded in 2018 by serial tech entrepreneur Marc Menasé that empowers a new generation of AI-first entrepreneurs driving major transformations. It is built by entrepreneurs and large European families, and it supports visionary founders who dare to create disruptive technologies. Acting as a venture studio, the platform operates not only as an equity investment fund but also provides creativity, network, support, and productive capital. With a keen focus on early-stage startups, the project nurtures impactful ventures across fintech, SaaS, health, and beyond — fueling mega angel entrepreneurship and connecting inspiring talent with robust market opportunities.
Main Benefit
Key figures and achievements underscore the platform’s robust approach:
- Manages nearly €300 million in assets.
- Has successfully completed over 120 investments.
- Supported renowned ventures such as Veesion, Raidium, Waterdrop, Lydia, Alma, Memo Bank, Databricks, Perplexity, and Function Health.
- Cultivates a dynamic environment with an A+ team and scalable business models spanning platforms, marketplaces, and SaaS.
- Invests across multiple stages including startup studio, pre-seed, seed, and series A funding rounds.
Entrepreneurial DNA and Data-Centric Approach
The project’s success is anchored by its entrepreneurial DNA and a data-centric mindset. Created by and for entrepreneurs, Founders Future leverages deep insights and first-hand experience of tech companies’ challenges. Integrating artificial intelligence and holistic data analysis into its operations, the platform uses continuous improvement strategies to challenge industry norms… Every decision is backed by a commitment to measurable and tangible value creation. The result is an investment mechanism that not only funds growth but also instills precision in market strategies, operational execution, and long-term ambition.
Empowering Visionary Founders
Founders Future operates with a clear mission: to support entrepreneurs who are transforming the global landscape with innovative ideas. With strong commitments to empower, engage, and reveal hidden potential, the platform creates a framework that emboldens founders to dream big. By connecting visionary leaders with a network of tier one investors and top-notch operating partners from renowned entrepreneurial ventures, the investment studio ensures that operational support — from go-to-market to talent acquisition — is second to none. This proactive approach helps reduce uncertainty, fosters resilience, and accelerates business success.
Operational Excellence in Investing
At the heart of the platform lies an unwavering dedication to operational excellence. Through a thoughtful combination of creative capital and robust support, Founders Future acts as a sparring partner for startups. Its emphasis on data and AI-driven insights allows for agile decision-making and flexibility in sourcing off-market deals. The platform’s operational partners, seasoned in scaling ventures, contribute essential expertise that spans business development and product strategy. In essence, the project is not just a financial investor—it is a dynamic collaborator that stimulates innovation and sharpens market competitiveness.
Project Impact
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – by fostering entrepreneurship and enabling scalable business models.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – through the infusion of AI-driven solutions and cutting-edge technologies.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – via synergistic relationships between founders, investors, and sector experts.
Catalyzing Future Innovation
Founders Future stands as a catalyst, illuminating potential and empowering a transformative cycle in technology and entrepreneurship. With its clear vision and an ambitious mindset, the platform continuously revitalizes its operational excellence while crafting long-term strategies for sustainable growth. Its commitment to excellence, resilience, and engagement is evident in every facet of its approach — whether through empowering entrepreneurs with the necessary resources or forging dynamic partnerships in emerging markets. With a spirit that is both casual and energized, every interaction and investment speaks to a future where innovation isn’t just pursued but celebrated enthusiastically… the technological leaders of tomorrow are being shaped here.
