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Key people at Founders Equity Partners.
Founders Equity Partners was founded in 2015 by Howard Lee (Co-Founder and Managing Director) and Rob Ackerman (Co-Founder & Director).
Founders Equity operates as a private equity firm, strategically investing in small to mid-cap enterprises. The firm distinguishes itself by combining financial investment with deep operational and entrepreneurial expertise, drawing directly from its principals' backgrounds in founding and managing various businesses. They actively engage with portfolio companies, providing both debt and equity capital to fuel growth and strategic development.
Established in 1969, Founders Equity was founded on the insight that robust operational experience, alongside financial acumen, is crucial for fostering significant growth in developing businesses. The firm's original premise was to move beyond conventional financial transactions, leveraging its leadership's entrepreneurial perspective to genuinely partner with management teams in their journey toward enterprise expansion.
The firm's clientele comprises small to mid-cap enterprises looking for more than just capital, seeking a collaborative partner. Founders Equity's long-term vision is to enhance the inherent value of its portfolio companies through active support and strategic guidance. It strives to cultivate enduring relationships, positioning itself as a committed and trusted ally in the sustained success and evolution of the businesses it supports.
Founders Equity Partners was founded in 2015 by Howard Lee (Co-Founder and Managing Director) and Rob Ackerman (Co-Founder & Director).
Founders Equity Partners has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.0M Seed in Mithradote Bio in October 2024.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2024 | Mithradote Bio | $1.0M Seed | Founders Equity Partners, Taho Pharma, Vickers Venture Partners | — |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Avathon | $100.0M Series C | March Capital | Amplify Partners, Battery Ventures, Dell Technologies Capital, Dispersion Capital, Elsewhere Partners, Flybridge Capital Partners, Intel Capital, Momenta Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, Vulcan Capital, Deepak Jeevan Kumar, Andrew Liveris, ANN Kristin Achleitner, John Chambers, John Lawson Thornton, Laetitia Garriott DE Cayeux, Malcolm Turnbull, Pankaj Patel, Paul Achleitner, Richard Garriott, Alameda Ventures, Blue Horizon, Boeing, Dalus Capital, Hearst Ventures, Kerogen Capital, MSD Capital, Sustainable Technology Ventures |
Key people at Founders Equity Partners.