Founder Capital

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We’re a mission-led investment firm built by founders, serving professional investors and experienced entrepreneurs

Our team has founded, scaled, and sold businesses. We’ve led private equity deals, raised eight-figure venture rounds, and coached hundreds of startups. But more importantly—we know what it feels like to be told “no” when you’ve got a business worth backing.

Now we’re building the kind of firm we wish had existed for us.

Welcome to Founder Capital

At Founder Capital, we combine sharp financial strategy with a radical belief: that capital can be a force for good—and that doing the right thing is good business.

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We also own:

  • Found Funding: a platform assisting eligible founders in identifying grants, loans, and tax reliefs.

  • Found App: an AI-powered tool facilitating connections between qualified founders and investors based on specific criteria.

We provide funding solutions—Private Equity, Private Credit, and Venture Capital—to qualified businesses and investors meeting specific eligibility criteria

  • Private Equity — acquiring and scaling established accountancy, legal, and financial services firms across the UK via the AD Group. We modernise operations, embed digital infrastructure, and drive long-term succession planning. It’s practical, proven, and focused on real returns.

  • Private Credit — providing secured, asset-backed loans to fast-growing SMEs who need breathing room. Fixed terms, founder-friendly structures, and full transparency.

  • Venture Capital — backing bold, early-stage UK founders solving real-world problems. Especially those overlooked by traditional VC. We write first cheques, offer follow-on support, and help founders stay in control

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Things Every Founder Should Know About Private Equity (Before You Say Yes)
Things Every Founder Should Know About Private Equity (Before You Say Yes)

Private equity doesn’t have to mean losing control or selling out. Learn the 7 truths every UK founder should know before signing a PE deal—plus how Founder Capital does it differently.

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The Case for Private Credit – Why More Founders Are Skipping the Bank
The Case for Private Credit – Why More Founders Are Skipping the Bank

More founders are ditching the bank and turning to private credit—here’s why. We break down what it is, how it works, and why Found Credit is helping UK businesses grow without dilution.

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Why We Built Found Funding—and How It Helps Founders Unlock Hidden Capital
Why We Built Found Funding—and How It Helps Founders Unlock Hidden Capital

Startup grants are confusing, opaque, and often out of reach—unless you know exactly where to look. Found Funding simplifies the process. This blog breaks down how it works, who it’s for, and why it’s helping UK founders unlock hidden capital

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The 3 Types of Capital Every UK Founder Should Understand
The 3 Types of Capital Every UK Founder Should Understand

Equity, debt, grants—what’s the difference, and which one’s right for your business? This plain-English guide breaks down the three types of capital UK founders should understand, and how Founder Capital helps you use them the smart way.

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A Plain-English Guide to Private Equity (That Doesn’t Suck)
A Plain-English Guide to Private Equity (That Doesn’t Suck)

Private equity has a bad name—and sometimes, it deserves it. But not all PE is cut-throat and corporate. At Founder Capital, we use it to grow service-based firms across the UK with care, modernisation, and long-term value. This guide explains how our AD Group Fund works—and why it’s different.

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Finance is Broken: Here’s What We’re Doing About It
Finance is Broken: Here’s What We’re Doing About It

Finance in the UK is broken—biased, bureaucratic, and built for insiders. At Founder Capital, we’re changing that. From private equity for service-based SMEs to founder-first VC and accessible private credit, we’re rewriting the funding playbook. This post breaks down what’s wrong with the system and how we’re building something radically better—backing founders, not just pitch decks.

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