FAQ (for Founders)

What are typical companies you’ll invest in?

We will invest in people starting utopian companies we believe can have at least 100x return. These startups use technology to establish a sustainable (ideally accumulating) advantage and move humanity forward. This makes us sector agnostic, and we may invest in hardware, software, AI, or deeptech.

What stages do you invest in?

We love to be early, but don’t mind investing later as long as there’s a case for 100x growth left. Pre-seed and Seed are ideal.

Why should I take money from Rolling Fun vs. other sources?

Money may be a commodity, but money is always attached to humans. And humans are all unique.

Our philosophy is “first, do no harm.” Investors rarely make companies, but they can break them. We’ve seen (and had) investors who were high-strung, super-intense, and freaked out when days got dark. The first thing we offer is a guarantee that we’ve been through hard things as entrepreneurs and understand how to keep cool, come together, and work through tough times as a team.

Second, for a single (minority) spot on your cap table, you get three partners’ networks, expertise, and support. Whatever your current challenge, one of us will have a way to help — if you ask for it.

Third, we’re fun to work with.

Me and my company live in [my country]. Can you still invest?

Maybe. The vast majority of our investments are in US companies.

What size are the investment checks?

$26,000 - $150,000.

Do you lead rounds?

Not currently.

Do you take board seats?

Not currently, but we will always pick up calls from founders to help. Al and Bo have plenty of board experience and can offer their advice on working with your board.

What information will you share with LPs?

We would love to share as much as possible with LPs about companies, markets, and opportunities to help. Many of our LPs are excited to learn about new companies and markets.

If you as a founder prefer for your investor updates not be passed on to LPs (in whole or in part) for competitive reasons, we trust Founders’ judgment on what is in the best interest of their companies and will honor that.

Why are you called “Rolling Fun” instead of “SmartSavant BigBrain Super Capital?”

Because we have fun investing. And have fun working with founders. And like puns. We want to set expectations early—we are just entrepreneurs who have our meetings at BBQ joints, not board rooms.