Today's entrepreneurs shape tomorrow's society.
At Founders Future, we hold a strong conviction: artificial intelligence and technological breakthroughs are ushering in a major cycle of transformation. Today, entrepreneurship is the driving force capable of turning these shifts into concrete, global opportunities.
That’s why we invest alongside visionary founders who are determined to build resilient, sustainable companies with the ambition to lead on international markets.
More than investors, we are long-term strategic partners. We connect talent, expertise, and resources — across Europe, the United States, and beyond — to turn bold ideas into global champions. Our approach combines action, data, and collective intelligence to support a new generation of founders ready to challenge the status quo, act with purpose, and redefine industry standards.
We place people, innovation, and impact at the heart of every entrepreneurial journey. Together, we build companies that anticipate tomorrow’s needs and push the boundaries of today.
About
Founded in 2018 by serial entrepreneur Marc Menasé, Founders Future is a transatlantic tech investment platform supporting a new generation of AI-first entrepreneurs and leaders driving major transformations. Backed by entrepreneurs, prominent European families, and institutional investors, the platform is one of the most active early-stage players in Europe.
Driven by its expansion into the United States, Founders Future strengthened its shareholder base in 2025 with long-term partners including MACSF, the Dassault family, and the CMA CGM Group.
With over 150 investments, Founders Future’s portfolio includes companies such as Veesion, Raidium, Waterdrop, Harmattan AI, Alma, Memo Bank, Databricks, Perplexity, and Function Health. Its strategy targets high-impact sectors—AI, fintech, SaaS, and health—with a clear ambition: to support the most ambitious entrepreneurs in the global deployment of breakthrough technologies.
Driven by its expansion into the United States, Founders Future strengthened its shareholder base in 2025 with long-term partners including MACSF, the Dassault family, and the CMA CGM Group.
With over 150 investments, Founders Future’s portfolio includes companies such as Veesion, Raidium, Waterdrop, Harmattan AI, Alma, Memo Bank, Databricks, Perplexity, and Function Health. Its strategy targets high-impact sectors—AI, fintech, SaaS, and health—with a clear ambition: to support the most ambitious entrepreneurs in the global deployment of breakthrough technologies.
Entrepreneur & Investor:
Marc Menasé
A serial entrepreneur, Marc Menasé has successfully built and led multiple companies from inception to exit. From Kelkoo to Epicery, Nextedia, Mensquare, and Teads, his entrepreneurial philosophy has always been to disrupt global markets by leveraging technology as a driver of innovation—enhancing both service quality and user experience. Passionate about creation and entrepreneurship, Marc quickly embraced a “give back” mindset, dedicated to empowering the next generation of founders. This vision has contributed to the success of major European and global ventures such as Mirakl, Lydia, Taster, Waterdrop, and Databricks.
An accompaniment
At the service of the European ecosystem
Marc is a passionate and committed player in the development of the digital ecosystem in France, driven by an unwavering determination towards innovation and transmission. In 2012, he co-founded the France Digitale association, of which he was Co-President to defend the interests of startups and investors with public institutions. Marc is also a majority shareholder in Maddyness, the leading media for the new generation of economic tech leaders.
The values that guide our daily actions
Commitment
We never do things by halves. To be committed is to act with conviction, to support with consistency and to accompany with impact. We are unwavering allies, ready to do anything (or almost anything) to propel entrepreneurial ambitions to success.
Resilience
Adversity creates the greatest entrepreneurial successes. Our resilience drives us to overcome challenges boldly and perseveringly, turning every obstacle into an opportunity for growth and renewal.
Excellence
Excellence isn’t an option, it’s an obsession. We aim for the best at every stage, combining rigor and innovation to maximize impact and exceed expectations.
