Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why did you choose the name “Kingdom Founders”?

John: Kingdom Founders has been on my heart for several years. I’m passionate about bringing together faith, entrepreneurship, and technology innovation. I want to invest in other founders and help share my journey of growing a company. I believe that inspired leadership from the Bible helps your business be successful. All this added up to the perfect name, Kingdom Founders.
 

Do I need to be a Christian or run a faith-focused business?

No. We welcome all founders regardless of their religious background or beliefs. We only ask that you are open to our mentorship and partnership with High Tech Ministries, including the High Tech Prayer Breakfast.
 

What is the time commitment if I get selected to pitch?

We will host one to two coaching calls from the time of your selection to the actual pitch event.
 

What is the Standard Term Sheet?

Our goal is to keep things simple so you can focus on your business. We’ve adopted the SAFE (simple agreement for future equity), inspired by Y Combinator. Rather than going through the cost and time of doing a formal funding round at this stage, we defer with terms to your next round. Here is our Standard Term Sheet.
 

How do you choose which startups to fund?

Our selection is based on the information included in the Application Form and Executive Summary. We are looking for passionate founders who want to change the world in a positive way through technology innovation. We’re interested in making seed investments in companies that are looking to scale their growth and raise an additional round of funding within the next 18 months.
 

How much do you invest?

One startup will win $100K at the annual Kingdom Founders pitch event.
 

What can I use the Kingdom Founders investment for?

You have full flexibility to use your investment how you think best to accelerate the growth of your business.