Founders Capital Partners

Founders Capital Partners (FCP), established in 1988 and based in Santa Barbara, California, is a group of angel investors dedicated to early-stage, technology-focused businesses, particularly in industrial products and services. Comprising approximately 40 accredited investors, including active and retired entrepreneurs, executives, and scientists, FCP typically engages as the first investors beyond friends and family, preferring to participate before traditional venture firms enter. Investment sizes range from $100,000 to $5 million, with a preferred range of $250,000 to $750,000. FCP's investment interests include software, internet solutions for business and healthcare services, as well as sensor and electronic technologies applied to life sciences and industrial applications. The firm emphasizes active involvement in its portfolio companies, offering advisory support in areas such as management, financing strategy, and operational challenges, which limits the number of companies it can engage with simultaneously. While primarily focused on the Central Coast region of California, FCP typically completes one investment deal annually, often in follow-on rounds for existing startups.

Robert Johnson

Founder and Managing Partner

2 past transactions

Scoot

Seed Round in 2021
Scoot develops a virtual meeting and event platform for businesses and teams. This platform is designed to create authentic connections through giving and receiving appreciation and it also allows the hosting of fun and engaging virtual social events and giving recognition and rewards.

Indigo Systems

Series A in 2002
Indigo Systems Corporation, located in Goleta, California, is a leading developer and supplier of advanced infrared cameras and components, encompassing the entire infrared spectrum, including near-, midwave-, and longwave-IR. Since its inception in 1996, the company has specialized in designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing infrared cameras, along with associated software and enclosure systems. Indigo's products serve a diverse range of applications, including commercial, industrial, security, military, and research and development sectors. With a unique blend of commercial and defense expertise, Indigo Systems is positioned as a next-generation infrared company, capable of delivering military-grade infrared solutions while simultaneously reducing costs to expand the applicability of infrared technology in new commercial markets.
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