YC alumni syndicate backing tomorrow’s winners
We aim to invest in the top 5% of each YC batch
Built by YC founders,
for YC founders
for YC founders
Founder Factor is a syndicate led by Y Combinator alumni investing in - and supporting - the top startups from Y Combinator, the world’s leading accelerator.
Our investing partners are accomplished YC alumni and operators. Collectively, our team has invested in more than 1,200 companies and co-founded over 100.
Our investing partners are accomplished YC alumni and operators. Collectively, our team has invested in more than 1,200 companies and co-founded over 100.
Human-machine selection approach
We pair a proprietary AI prediction engine with alumni diligence to validate and screen opportunities, building a diversified YC portfolio designed to outperform.
Our approach means we can move very fast.
Our approach means we can move very fast.
European capital with operating reach
A large share of our capital comes from European YC alumni and leading European HNWs/founders. We open doors to EU/UK customers, hires, and partners - when you’re ready to scale beyond the U.S. We also provide warm intros to top European growth funds when it’s time to widen your cap table.
About us
We invest alongside Tier 1 VCs
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Our team
Founder Factor Partners
Anna Joo Fee
YC W19
Cofounder at Novig, the first high-frequency, commission-free sports betting exchange. Previous experience in investment banking, legislative research, and financial trading.
Anna Joo Fee
YC W19
Cofounder at Novig, the first high-frequency, commission-free sports betting exchange. Previous experience in investment banking, legislative research, and financial trading.
Anna Joo Fee
YC W19
Cofounder at Novig, the first high-frequency, commission-free sports betting exchange. Previous experience in investment banking, legislative research, and financial trading.
Anna Joo Fee
YC W19
Cofounder at Novig, the first high-frequency, commission-free sports betting exchange. Previous experience in investment banking, legislative research, and financial trading.
Leeho Lim
YC W21
Previously founded Encord, a YC-backed venture that has raised over $50mn in funding. Investor in startups across the US & EUR.
Martin Lykke Suhr
YC S21
Founder of Gamerpay and Trendsales, a leading Nordic leading C2C marketplace for second-hand, exited to Vinted in 2024. Investor in YC S22, F23
Søren Therkelsen
YC W18
Cofounder at Qvit, the first healthcare service to use period blood as an opportunity for non-invasive blood testing.
Inna Thalmann
YC S21
Cofounder at Mable (Acquired), a personalized migraine clinic using DNA to find and provide the right medication alongside continuous expert care.
Marco Scotti
GP
Exited entrepreneur and VC investor. $25M+ deployed (including co-investments with Sam Altman, Sequoia)
Main investments in Gen AI, Fintech and Energy
Main investments in Gen AI, Fintech and Energy
Anna Joo Fee
YC W19
Cofounder at Novig, the first high-frequency, commission-free sports betting exchange. Previous experience in investment banking, legislative research, and financial trading.
Marco Scotti
YC W19
Exited entrepreneur and VC investor. $25M+ deployed (including co-investments with Sam Altman, Sequoia)
Main investments in Gen AI, Fintech and Energy
Main investments in Gen AI, Fintech and Energy
Anna Joo Fee
YC W19
Cofounder at Novig, the first high-frequency, commission-free sports betting exchange. Previous experience in investment banking, legislative research, and financial trading.
Anna Joo Fee
YC W19
Cofounder at Novig, the first high-frequency, commission-free sports betting exchange. Previous experience in investment banking, legislative research, and financial trading.
Anna Joo Fee
YC W19
Cofounder at Novig, the first high-frequency, commission-free sports betting exchange. Previous experience in investment banking, legislative research, and financial trading.
Anna Joo Fee
YC W19
Cofounder at Novig, the first high-frequency, commission-free sports betting exchange. Previous experience in investment banking, legislative research, and financial trading.
Anna Joo Fee
YC W19
Cofounder at Novig, the first high-frequency, commission-free sports betting exchange. Previous experience in investment banking, legislative research, and financial trading.
Olcay Yilmazcoban
YC S21
3x founder and a former VC investor with an engineering background.
Mathias Hermansen
YC S21
Cofounder at GamerPay, a global marketplace for gamers and collectors. Previously at eBay.
Mats Stigzelius
Managing GP
A seasoned Founder and Investor. Co-founder of Startupbootcamp the largest early stage investor outside of the US with over 1,800 startups globally.
Kasper Vardrup
GP
Serial tech founder and investor. 20 years' experience as a tech entrepreneur, and investor in a variety of industries and markets. Founder of Rainmaking.
Mats Terwiesch
YC F24
Former WHOOP product manager / harvard health + AI researcher / US national rowing team member now building HYBRD, the performance hub for modern athletes
Anna Joo Fee
YC W19
Cofounder at Novig, the first high-frequency, commission-free sports betting exchange. Previous experience in investment banking, legislative research, and financial trading.
Anna Joo Fee
YC W19
Cofounder at Novig, the first high-frequency, commission-free sports betting exchange. Previous experience in investment banking, legislative research, and financial trading.
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