FounderLake

FounderLake is an investment firm that focuses on providing early-stage funding to founders before they have assembled a team. The firm is operated by two partners from Digital Eleven, who bring extensive experience from top-tier consulting and financial institutions such as McKinsey, BCG, Kienbaum, and Barclays Capital. FounderLake typically invests between EUR 25,000 and EUR 50,000 in each venture. The firm’s portfolio includes startups like Karla, Voiceline, EcoPlanet, Fruits, Milano Vice, and two stealth startups. FounderLake operates in the venture capital market, targeting nascent entrepreneurs who require initial funding to kickstart their business ideas. The business model revolves around identifying high-potential founders and providing them with the necessary capital to develop their concepts into viable businesses. Revenue is generated through equity stakes in the funded startups, which can yield returns upon successful exits or growth phases.

Keywords: early-stage investment, pre-team funding, venture capital, startup funding, Digital Eleven, McKinsey, BCG, Barclays Capital, EUR 25-50k, high-potential founders.