# Founders Factory

> Founders Factory is a VC fund backing Artificial Intelligence and Software. See 175 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Total investments: 175
- Last investment: Jul 2026
- Lead investor: 40%
- Fund size: $135M
- Last fund: Jun 2022
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundersfactory
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/FoundersFactory
- Website: https://foundersfactory.com/
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/foundersfactory

Founders Factory is a VC fund in London focused on Artificial Intelligence and Software. Founders Factory builds and funds startups together with exceptional entrepreneurs and the world's leading companies. We invest across four key themes - fintech, health, climate, and deeptech.Founded in 2015 by Brent Hoberman, Henry Lane Fox and George Northcott, Founders Factory combines capital and bespoke support from a team of over 70specialists with a broad network of corporates and established entrepreneurs.Founders Factory has backed over 300 technology companies globally. Corporate partners include Aviva, L’Oreal, Guardian Media Group, easyJet, Reckitt, Marks and Spencer, CSC Group, J&J, Deutsche Telekom, Fastweb, Pico Global, Mediobanca and Standard Bank.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artificial Intelligence | 30 | 17% |
| Software | 28 | 16% |
| Information Technology | 18 | 10% |
| Health Care | 14 | 8% |
| Internet | 13 | 7% |

233 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 91 | 52% |
| Pre-Seed | 47 | 27% |
| Convertible Note | 17 | 10% |
| Funding Round | 6 | 3% |
| Series A | 3 | 2% |

8 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United Kingdom | 94 | 54% |
| United States | 21 | 12% |
| Germany | 8 | 5% |
| Canada | 7 | 4% |
| Ireland | 4 | 2% |

23 countries tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sal Matteis | Director Italy | 2 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/sal-matteis |
| Alice Ferrari | Strategic Partnerships Lead - Travel | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alice-ferrari |
| Baris Ozaydinli | 2016 FinTech / Wellness Cohort | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/baris-ozaydinli |
| Brent Hoberman | Executive Chairman and Co-Founder | 38 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/brent-hoberman |
| David Hickson | Head of Corporate Development, Founding team & Chief Strategic Development Officer | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/david-hickson |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FAST Metals | FAST Metals is focused on developing innovative methods for the recovery and production of a range of valuable metals, including iron, aluminum, scandium, titanium, and rare earth elements. | $4.3M | Pre-Seed | Jul 29, 2026 |  |
| Clarity | Clarity is a clinical-stage company pioneering a new category of non-pharmacological treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. We develop a neuromodulation device combining immersive technology, AI and biosensors to deliver gamma sensory stimulation. Gamma waves’ sensory stimulation has been shown to significantly slow down Alzheimer'sprogression, reducing neurodegeneration and cognitive decline. Clarity takes a platform approach by enabling the customization of sensory stimulation protocols based on patient data, improving experience, efficacy and scalability across a wide range of indications. The company was founded by neuroscientists from UC Berkeley, and Oxford along with execs from OURA and Philips, and is supported by leading institutions such as UCSF's Neuroscape. |  | Seed | Jun 01, 2026 |  |
| Chemshift Technologies | Chemshift Technologies is a clean-tech company which helps in refining process and transform crude lithium intermediate products. |  | Seed | Mar 30, 2026 |  |
| Supra Elemental Recovery | Supra Elemental Recovery develops a technology platform to selectively recover high-purity critical minerals from dissolved industrial waste streams. The company initially focuses on gallium and scandium, which are important to semiconductor, aerospace, energy, defense, and communications applications. Its process uses proprietary reusablecartridges that capture and release elements in sequence, aiming to refine multiple elements from multiple feedstocks. The technology is also being evaluated for elements such as cobalt, lithium, and lanthanides used in batteries, magnets, and electronics. Supra works with partners that supply waste feedstock or purchase recovered critical minerals. | $2M | Pre-Seed | Mar 30, 2026 |  |
| Voluna | Voluna delivers a drone-based neutron system that maps subsurface minerals in real time – no rigs, no lab delays. |  | Pre-Seed | Mar 30, 2026 |  |
| Material Difference | Material Difference is an AI-powered company that helps miners accurately define ore bodies using advanced artificial intelligence tools. It enables better decision-making on where to conduct additional drilling and data collection for maximum value. By optimizing these processes, the firm drives efficiency and profitability in mining operations. |  | Pre-Seed | Mar 30, 2026 |  |
| Watergenics | Watergenics mission is to map the water quality of the planet and help the society transit to a renewable economy. |  | Seed | Mar 30, 2026 |  |
| Foresight Spatial Labs | Deep Tech Startup for 4D Digital Twinning |  | Seed | Mar 30, 2026 |  |
| Alomana | Alomana is an organization that focuses on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and data analytics to drive insights and innovation across various industries. They offer a range of services, including data analysis, machine learning model development, and AI-driven solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of their clients. Datasparkemphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making and works closely with businesses to implement strategies that enhance operational efficiency and improve outcomes. With a commitment to advancing the use of AI and data analytics, Dataspark aims to empower organizations to unlock the full potential of their data and stay competitive in a rapidly changing market. | $4.6M | Seed | Mar 16, 2026 |  |
| Gen AI Last | Gen AI Last is a technology company that specializes in leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize content creation. At the heart of Gen AI Last mission is the development of a cutting-edge AI content creator tool designed to assist businesses, marketers, writers, and creative professionals in generating high-quality,engaging, and contextually relevant content with unprecedented efficiency. | $550K | Seed | Mar 01, 2026 |  |

10 of 175 investments shown.

## Co-investors
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## FAQ

### What does Founders Factory invest in?

Founders Factory invests primarily in Artificial Intelligence, Software and Information Technology startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 175 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Founders Factory?

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### Who are the partners at Founders Factory?

The team at Founders Factory includes Sal Matteis (Director Italy), Alice Ferrari (Strategic Partnerships Lead - Travel) and Baris Ozaydinli (2016 FinTech / Wellness Cohort), among 13 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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