Cofounders Capital

Cofounders Capital is a venture capital firm based in Cary, North Carolina, specializing in seed-stage investments in B2B software companies across the Southeast United States. Founded by former entrepreneurs, the firm leverages its deep industry experience to provide hands-on guidance, helping startups navigate the critical early stages of growth. They focus on providing not only capital but also strategic support, helping entrepreneurs with everything from product development to securing initial customers. The firm typically invests between $300,000 and $1 million in early-stage ventures and plays an active role in shaping their portfolio companies, with a strong emphasis on operational involvement. Cofounders Capital has backed over 40 companies, including successful ventures like LoanWell, Pryon, and Sprockets, with 10 exits to date. Cofounders is particularly known for being the first institutional investor in many of its portfolio companies, catalyzing growth through its extensive network of industry contacts and follow-on funding opportunities. The firm manages around $95 million in assets and has helped its portfolio companies raise over $250 million in follow-on capital, demonstrating its ability to fuel substantial growth.