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Designer Fund Partnership

Designer Fund Partnership

Designer Fund
Designer Fund
Closed 10 months ago

About the Program

The best design support and investment offer of up to $1 million for Pre-seed to Series A startups ## What we offer Designer Fund is a design and venture partner investing in early stage tech companies using design to improve health, sustainability, and prosperity for all. We approach our relationship with founders and companies as long-term partnerships, not deals. When we invest in you, we become an extension of your design team and apply the best practices we’ve learned over the past decade investing in multi-billion dollar companies like Stripe, Gusto, Notion, Commure and Netlify. Through Designer Fund Partnership, founders receive: Up to $1M investment with flexible ownership terms Guidance on creating a world-class product and brand Help hiring and managing exceptional design talent Fundraising support to close more investors Access to our network of top design leaders across tech Intros to angel investors from companies like Figma, Notion, Stripe ## How we work with founders We help you create a world-class product and brand Meet with our team and network of design experts for on-demand office hours tailored to what you need most. Instead of cookie cutter advice, we provide feedback based on the unique context of your product, team, and company including: - Product testing and reviews of end-to-end flows - Guidance on key initiatives like establishing a design system and rebranding - How to leverage design strategically across your company from product to sales, recruiting, and culture