Founder One
Overview
An impact venture capital fund that invests in early-stage, technology-oriented startups in Turkey, Europe, and EMDE (Emerging Markets and Developing Economies). The firm focuses on sectors such as ClimateTech, EdTech, HealthTech, and AgriTech, aiming to generate financial returns alongside a sustainable positive impact on society or the environment.
Portfolio Companies
12
Website
founderone.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fazla | Jun 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Werover | Jun 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Kidolog | Jan 2023 | Seed | Lead |
| ForFarming | Mar 2023 | Seed | Lead |
| Wastespresso | Aug 2023 | Debt | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Founder One based?
Founder One is headquartered in İstanbul.
When was Founder One founded?
Founding year information for Founder One is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Founder One have?
Founder One has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Founder One's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Fazla, Werover, Kidolog, ForFarming, Wastespresso.
What was Founder One's most recent investment shown here?
Founder One's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Werover in 2025.
What sectors does Founder One focus on?
Founder One focuses on Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Founder One focus on?
Founder One typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Founder One's AUM?
Founder One's assets under management are estimated between $40.0M and $40.0M.