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Eric Paley
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    Venture Capital

  • Location

    Cambridge

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Eric Paley

Tech Power Players 50 | 2024 | Ranked #18

Cofounder and general partner, Founder Collective

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BIOGRAPHY

Why a Tech Power Player? For leadership in venture capital amid challenges in raising funds. 

Paley says that he seeks out “weird and wonderful” technology companies in which to invest. As cofounder and general partner of venture capital fund Founder Collective—which announced its fifth fund last year—he’s backed companies including ride-hailing titan Uber and fitness wearables company Whoop. His investing success follows his own entrepreneurial journey; he cofounded dental imaging firm Brontes Technologies, which was later acquired by 3M. 

CAREER MILESTONES

2023

Founder Collective announced its fifth fund, with $95 million.

2009

Cofounded Founder Collective.

2006

Brontes Technologies, which he cofounded, was acquired by 3M for $95 million.

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Tech Power Players 50 | 2024 | Ranked #18

Eric Paley

Cofounder and general partner, Founder Collective

Also Featured on

2023 list2022 list

BIOGRAPHY

Why a Tech Power Player? For leadership in venture capital amid challenges in raising funds. 

Paley says that he seeks out “weird and wonderful” technology companies in which to invest. As cofounder and general partner of venture capital fund Founder Collective—which announced its fifth fund last year—he’s backed companies including ride-hailing titan Uber and fitness wearables company Whoop. His investing success follows his own entrepreneurial journey; he cofounded dental imaging firm Brontes Technologies, which was later acquired by 3M. 

CAREER MILESTONES

2023

Founder Collective announced its fifth fund, with $95 million.

2009

Cofounded Founder Collective.

2006

Brontes Technologies, which he cofounded, was acquired by 3M for $95 million.

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VC funding for Mass. startups lowest since 2019

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These people have the inside take on Boston’s tech scene

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The tech columnist and his critic hash things out

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