What Founder-Friendly Means To Us
Founder-friendliness is not a tagline - it’s a guiding principle, shaping how we deliver services, structure deals, and build lasting relationships.
Being a founder-friendly organization means centering the needs, autonomy, and vision of founders at every stage of the relationship. It's about trust, transparency, and partnership, not control or transactional engagement. We listen, uplift, and support without imposing burdensome terms or unnecessary oversight.
Respect for Founder Autonomy
Founders set the terms. We do not take board seats or impose controlling conditions.
We avoid extractive or predatory investment structures that siphon value from the founder or mission.
No micromanagement - we trust that founders know their communities and the challenges they’re addressing best.
We don’t force advice or oversight. We meet founders where they are, offering support when welcomed.
Trust-Based Relationships
We build genuine partnerships, not transactional interactions.
Our check-ins are supportive, not supervisory.
We are consistently responsive, respectful, and uplifting of founders and their work.
Resources, guidance, and introductions are always offered when invited - never pushed.
Transparent, Timely Communication
We set clear expectations and give early notice of any requests.
We are transparent about our own processes, timelines, and needs as an investor and partner.
We communicate with clarity, consistency, and respect for founders’ time.