We back founders building profitably growing businesses
Up to €500k for bootstrapped founders between €100k–€2m ARR. Real capital. Hands-on support. Zero pressure to raise again or sell.
Not your typical investor
We've built and sold SaaS companies ourselves. We invest our own capital, roll up our sleeves, and stay as long as it takes - without an exit agenda.
One check. No follow-on pressure.
We invest €100k–€500k once. We don't need you to raise again to make our model work.
€100k–€2m ARR sweet spot.
You've got traction and customers. We come in when there's something real to grow - not to fund an idea.
Small portfolio, real support.
We work with 5–10 companies at a time. You get two operators, not a junior associate.
Dividends over exit pressure.
We hold long-term and grow profitably. There's no fund clock ticking, no LP forcing an exit.
You share in our upside too.
Portfolio companies get equity in Flying Founders. When we all win, we all win.
One check. No follow-on pressure.
We invest €100k–€500k once. We don't need you to raise again to make our model work.
€100k–€2m ARR sweet spot.
You've got traction and customers. We come in when there's something real to grow - not to fund an idea.
Small portfolio, real support.
We work with 5–10 companies at a time. You get two operators, not a junior associate.
Dividends over exit pressure.
We hold long-term and grow profitably. There's no fund clock ticking, no LP forcing an exit.
You share in our upside too.
Portfolio companies get equity in Flying Founders. When we all win, we all win.
"We like their focus on sustainable growth. Flying Founders aren't pushing us to raise another round, and another round doesn't determine our valuation. What's important to us right now is to grow our revenue."
Jan Cizmar
CEO of Tolgee
Does any of this sound familiar?
We work with SaaS founders at different stages. Find your situation below.
Scale with a partner, not a board
You've got €100k+ ARR and your first real customers. Now you need a hands-on partner for the next phase - someone who's built this before, not a VC who'll ask for a deck.
Looking for the right exit
You've bootstrapped past €500k ARR and you're ready to move on. You want a buyer who'll give your business a great new home - not just the highest bid.
Clean up your cap table
Early employees, investors, or co-founders want to cash out. You want to bring in someone who can add value - not just fill a seat.
Prepare for a dream exit
You're at €2m+ ARR and profitable. You're thinking about selling and want help preparing - from someone who's done it, not an M&A banker on commission.
Companies we've backed
Seedstrapping
Seedstrapping means raising a small amount of capital once (just enough to reach profitability) then growing on your own terms, without the VC treadmill.
The $30m "Failure"
Why a $30m exit can feel like failure in a VC world - and why seedstrapped founders see it very differently. A case for building on your own terms.
Sell First, Then Build: 8 Ways to Make Money Before Your Product Exists
How founders like Steli Efti, Pieter Levels, and the Fireflies.ai team made real money before their product existed. 8 proven plays for pre-revenue validation.
This Investor Doesn't Need Your Exit
Peter Langmar, CIO at STRT, on backing profitable founders. What seedstrap-friendly investors actually look for - and why they don't need you to 10x.
Insights & Resources
Learn from our experience building and scaling SaaS businesses. Practical insights on fundraising, growth strategies, and sustainable business building.
Most SaaS Founders Should NOT Raise Capital
A contrarian take on why rushing to raise venture capital might be the wrong move for most SaaS founders. Learn when bootstrapping beats fundraising and how to make that decision.
How to Fundraise in 2025: New Rules for Founders
The fundraising landscape has fundamentally changed. Either investors love you or they don't - here's what founders need to know to navigate the new reality of startup funding.
The Hidden Costs of Raising Too Much Capital
For most SaaS founders, raising loads of capital creates more problems than it solves. Discover why less can be more and how to find the right funding balance for sustainable growth.
Complete Fundraising Database & Resources
Access our comprehensive Notion database with investor contacts, funding strategies, pitch templates, and fundraising frameworks. Everything you need to successfully raise capital for your SaaS.
Who we are
We're operators who've been in the trenches. Not career investors - founders who've built, struggled, sold, and done it again.
Let's Chat
Ready to discuss sustainable growth for your SaaS? We'd love to hear about your business and explore how we can help.
Start the conversation
Whether you're looking for growth capital, considering an exit, or need help restructuring your cap table, we're here to help. Reach out and let's discuss your situation.