An advisor who's done this before
You're paired with an experienced operator who understands the specific challenges of an early-stage mission-driven business, not a generalist mentor but someone who's actually built in this space.
Early Stage Seed Investing
Geared toward founders of existing early-stage social-good businesses seeking immediate platform visibility and funding.
Built for founders already in motion
We start with the outcome you want, then shape an arrangement that protects the mission and creates room for the company to grow.
- Have a functioning product with early market traction.
- On track for at least $100k in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).
- You need capital to grow, but you're not sure where a first real conversation with an investor should start.
- You want more than a check, but a partner that comes with real operational support and industry expertise.
- You're mission-driven, and you want an investor who understands the nonprofit, education, or social-impact space, not a generalist VC.
How We Help You Grow
Support built for where you are right now
Don't wait until you hit a growth plateau; get early traction and scale even faster.
Immediate visibility, at half the cost
Tap directly into Foundry for Good's existing audience and partner network instead of building distribution from zero — and access Nexus Marketing's full value-add services at 50% off, the same discount our Growth Equity portfolio companies get.
A path to more, when you're ready
Early Stage Seed Investing is often the first conversation, not the only one — founders who scale often move into Growth Equity funding as the business matures.
Marketing & Visibility (50% off)Strategy & AdvisoryHiring & TalentFinance & Back-OfficePartnerships & Network
How We Work
Consultation
We start with your goals, your mission, and what a good outcome looks like for you.
Investment
We shape a clear structure around the business and a clear path forward for growth.
Ongoing impact
Our operating team and network get to work alongside you from day one.
Take the stage at our Pitch Forum
For many founders, the Pitch Forum is the first real conversation with FFG. A chance to present your business directly and get in front of the team that makes these decisions.
Ready to pitch?
Tell us about your business, current traction, and where you want to take it next.
Submit an application