Founder Collective

Founder Collective is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2009 with roots in Cambridge, Massachusetts and offices in New York. The firm is built by entrepreneurs who have founded and exited technology companies, and it aims to back founders by providing practical capital and guidance to navigate the risks of venture funding. It concentrates on early investments in technology companies, with an emphasis on software and information technology, and it makes bets across the United States and beyond, though its roots are on the East Coast. The team partners with portfolio companies to help them scale, often supporting startups that seek modest initial financings. Through its network and hands-on approach, Founder Collective seeks to partner with ambitious teams to grow durable, technology-driven businesses.

Joe DeFilippi

CFO

David Frankel

Managing Partner

Amanda Herson

Principal and Investor

Zach Klein

Founder and Partner

Eric Paley

Managing Partner

Past deals in Cargo

Packfleet

Series A in 2024
Packfleet empowers independent businesses in the UK to offer superior deliveries by providing a carbon-neutral, tech-driven parcel service. Its platform offers real-time tracking, flexible scheduling, and customer access instructions, enhancing delivery experiences and potentially boosting client retention.

CYCLE

Series A in 2023
CYCLE is a subscription service provider for leading delivery companies. It ensures thousands of couriers operate safely, swiftly, and comfortably daily, creating value for delivery services while reducing last-mile transport-related CO2 emissions.

CYCLE

Seed Round in 2022
CYCLE is a subscription service provider for leading delivery companies. It ensures thousands of couriers operate safely, swiftly, and comfortably daily, creating value for delivery services while reducing last-mile transport-related CO2 emissions.

Packfleet

Seed Round in 2022
Packfleet empowers independent businesses in the UK to offer superior deliveries by providing a carbon-neutral, tech-driven parcel service. Its platform offers real-time tracking, flexible scheduling, and customer access instructions, enhancing delivery experiences and potentially boosting client retention.

Dropoff

Series A in 2015
Founded in 2013, Dropoff specializes in same-day courier services across various industries in the United States. It offers reliable delivery solutions for businesses, serving sectors such as retail, healthcare, food and grocery, business services, and commercial and industrial. With a focus on convenience, reliability, and customer service, Dropoff operates in major metropolitan areas, providing flexible delivery options and real-time tracking.
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