Selected PORTFOLIO
Why we exist
#1
Many founders have great ideas but struggle to find the right co-founder to build great companies
#2
Finding a co-founder is a lengthy and inefficient process
#3
Helping founders to find the right co-founder will unlock significant value
#4
Forcing founders to undergo a structured company builder / accelerator is not an attractive option for founders who have a proven professional experience
Finding co-founders is hard and time-consuming.
Without help, founders are limited to their own network, events and social platforms. Programs like Antler, Entrepreneur First and EWOR help with co-founder matching but they also tie that in with mandatory bootcamps and low valuations. Plus, their models require large intakes which typically reduces the quality.
We headhunt for co-founders in return for equity. We use our network and active search to find the right candidates that match the founders’ requirements. We do the first interviews and then support candidates and founders throughout the process.
How we solve
the problem
How it works
If the search is successful, and only then, will we become a shareholder in your company. We will charge EUR 50k for the successful search and in turn will invest the money through a convertible with a cap of EUR 2m. If the company has already raised a round, then we are open to investing at the terms of the round.
About us
At McKinsey, BCG, Barclays Capital, TUM, LSE, INSEAD and
the Studienstiftung we have seen amazing people in action. We want to see those amazing people build incredible companies in Germany. That is why we started FounderLake. When we are not supporting founders, we, Cassy and Daniel, work with leading scaleups, growth and DAX 30 companies on their digital hiring needs.
Benefits for founders
IN a Nutshell
First validation
We only do 4 deals a year, hence we have to be very selective
Perfect Match
Diverse teams deliver 60% better results and make better decisions
Success-based
You only give away shares to us if we find you a
co-founder
scaling Expertise
We help you with org planning, processes and best practices
Process support
You will never walk alone - we do everything to make the process smooth
Fundraising NETWORK
We will help you to get to funding in a faster and more efficient manner
Success Stories
ecoplanet 16m Series A
AI powered energy orchestration layer
Project q
7.5m SeeD
IoT Defence Tech
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