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We back exceptional founders and empower them with design to improve the world.

We invest between $350k - $1M in early stage startups and help them succeed with design support and our network of design experts.

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Designer Fund companies seek to transform industries that have poor user experiences like financial services, enterprise software, and digital health.

Financial Services

Stripe

The new standard in online payments. Stripe is the best software platform for running an internet business.

Financial Services

Gusto

An online HR services tool designed to simplify the complex and tedious processes involving payroll, benefits, and HR for modern businesses.

Digital Heatlh

Omada

We help health plans and employers tackle type 2 diabetes and heart disease in the most engaging, effective, and scalable way possible.

Design Tools

Abstract

One place to version, manage, and collaborate on your Sketch files.

SaaS

Hustle

Hustle’s texting platform lets you connect personally through the most effective channel.

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We support founders and design leaders through unique programs and events.

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Design for Business Impact Case Studies

Designers need to understand and demonstrate how their work impacts the success of their business. Leaders outside of design also need to know how to use design more strategically. By open-sourcing rare case studies from both multi-billion dollar companies and early stage startups, we aim to help you use design as a strategic business partner at your company.

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Resources

For Founders

Design for Business Impact Case Study Library

Women in Design

10 Design Leaders on How to Empower Women in the Workplace

For Founders

The Future of Design Entrepreneurship

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Design Management & Leadership

Level Up: A Framework for Growing High-Performing Design Teams

Culture

Shaping Design Culture

Career Guidance

The Right Way to Accept a Job Offer

Craft

3 Tips for Designing Behavior Change

Career Guidance

A Designer’s Guide to Working in Tech