About

Fownders is a social enterprise providing progressive education through the principles of entrepreneurship. We provide our community the skills, strategies, and mentorship needed to align their purpose towards a prosperous career and lifestyle. Fownders has three core offerings which include business development, personal growth, and a social network of like-minded millennials. Members can join virtually through our online academy or in-person through our workshops and immersive experiences Fownders was founded by Gerard Adams in 2016 and is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.

Position in the VCSift Database

  • 4,523 investors in VCSift focus on the edtech sector.
  • 34 investors are based in Newark, New Jersey, United States.

Data sourced from 410,343 investor profiles. Updated July 2026.

Investment Focus

Stages
series-a seed
Sectors
edtech
Location
Newark, US

Contact Information

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