# Foundation Capital

> For 30 years, we've backed extraordinary founders from day zero.

Foundation Capital invests in early-stage technology companies across enterprise, fintech, and crypto sectors, supporting founders from initial funding through growth.

Foundation Capital is a venture capital firm that backs entrepreneurs at the earliest stages of company formation. The firm invests across enterprise software, fintech, and crypto sectors, providing capital and operational support from pre-seed through later rounds. Foundation Capital offers portfolio services including FC Compass, a network connecting founders with business leaders from established companies.

- Type: Investor
- Sector: Venture Capital
- Status: Active
- Founded: 1995-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/foundation_capital

## Products

- [FC Compass](https://thegrid.id/profiles/foundation_capital): FC Compass is an invitation-only community connecting early-stage startup founders with executive leaders from unicorn and global companies. Members provide mentorship, strategic insights, and serve as potential customers and partners for portfolio companies. (Customer Engagement Platform, Live, Main Product)
- [FC Talent](https://thegrid.id/profiles/foundation_capital): FC Talent provides talent acquisition and human resources support services for portfolio companies. Services include hiring and sourcing enablement, interview process design and support, vendor and agency services, compensation planning and benchmarking, and talent advisory and HR support. (Service Provider, Live)

## Links

- [Main](https://foundationcapital.com)
- [Privacy policy](https://foundationcapital.com/privacy-policy)
- [Blog](https://foundationcapital.com/ideas)
- [Terms of Service](https://foundationcapital.com/terms-of-use)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/FoundationCap)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundation-capital)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/foundationcapital)
- [YouTube](http://youtube.com/@foundation-capital)

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