Hackers Founders
VC / Angel · Valley · United States
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Hackers/Founders is a global community for tech founders, headquartered in Silicon Valley and founded in 2008 by Jonathan Nelson and Laura Nelson. The organization operates through a network of volunteer-led chapters worldwide, supporting startup ecosystems with events and educational initiatives. The team includes key figures like Antonio Hyder, Director of Scientific Research, and Elsa Maldonado, Director of LatAm Community. Hackers/Founders is not a traditional investment firm but functions as an accelerator/incubator, having invested in 57 companies with 46 exits. The community focuses on sectors such as AI, HealthTech, and Software, providing research tools to tech companies for informed decision-making. While they do not manage a fixed fund, their global network spans over 300,000 companies in more than 60 countries. Notable investments include Synx - business productivity software, Lexgo - legal tech platform, and Searchie - human capital services. The community is renowned for its impactful meetups that foster innovation and collaboration among tech enthusiasts.
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