Founder + Lightning is an investment studio brimming with founders, operators, and investors who’ve launched startups, closed rounds, and scaled teams many times over.

About us

Your all-in-one
tech partner

During our decade-long adventure, we’ve backed 40+ founders at every stage - from initial MVP to post-Series A pivots - helping them raise funds as well as discover, build, launch, and maintain 100+ digital products.

Get off the ground running

Together with our founders, we gauge what it is you truly need to break past that next barrier. Be it product or technical strategy, access to capital, market research or on-demand talent, we’ve got what is needed to kick-start your momentum.

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Partnership over passive advice

We thrive when we’re side-by-side with our founders, rolling up our sleeves and co-building your product. By diving in, we get a firsthand feel for what you - and your idea - truly need, so we can pitch in where it counts.

When we step in, we do it like a co-owner would: offering fresh perspectives, tackling challenges head-on, and celebrating every win (big or small).

Frequently asked questions

What do I need in order to apply for funding?

This, that, the other

Do you help me build & maintain my digital product?

Yes!

Do you help me secure funding?

This is the answer

How does F+L work?

This is the answer