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Fund profile

Founders Fund

Founders Fund

San Francisco, United States

Leading

About

Founders Fund, based in San Francisco, is a prominent venture capital firm known for investing in groundbreaking technologies and transformative companies. Established in 2005, the firm has managed around $12 billion in assets. Founders Fund's portfolio includes major names like SpaceX, Palantir, Stripe, Facebook, Airbnb, and Anduril, showcasing their focus on high-impact, technology-driven ventures​​. The firm invests across all stages and sectors, making it a generalist with a broad geographic focus. Their strategy emphasizes supporting visionary entrepreneurs who aim to create significant, world-changing companies. Founders Fund is known for its founder-friendly approach, providing extensive support while allowing entrepreneurs the freedom to innovate​​. Key team members include notable figures such as Peter Thiel, Ken Howery, and Sean Parker, all of whom bring extensive experience from leading successful tech companies like PayPal and Facebook​ (Wikipedia)​. The firm’s diverse team and extensive network contribute to its strong reputation in the venture capital space. Startups looking to connect with Founders Fund should demonstrate a clear vision for disrupting existing industries and creating long-term value. The firm’s broad investment strategy and substantial resources make it a critical player in the startup ecosystem.

Details

Average check

$500K-$1M
$1M-$3M
$3M-$10M
$10M-$50M

Round

Seed
Series A
Series B
Series C+

Previous Investments

Advertising & Marketing
Agritech & Farming
AI & Deep Tech
B2B
Biotech
CleanTech & Sustainability
Communications & Messaging
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Data & Analytics
E-commerce & Retail
Education
Energy & Utilities
Fashion & Apparel
Fintech & Financial services
Food & Beverage
Gaming
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
HR & Recruitment
Legal & Professional services
Lifestyle
Media, Events & Entertainment
Natural Resources
Other
Pharma
Real Estate & Proptech
Security & Privacy
Social media
Software & Apps
Space economy
Sports & Fitness
Transportation & Mobility
Travel & Tourism
VR & AR
Web 3,0
Web 3.0

Geo focus

USA

Highlights

$1.2M

Historical average check

$1B

Historical max check

February 2025

Last investment date

931

Investments

Web 3.0

Fintech & Financial services

Software & Apps

Social media

AI & Deep Tech

Lifestyle

E-commerce & Retail

Hardware. Robotics & IoT

Real Estate & Proptech

Security & Privacy

Legal & Professional services

Biotech

Gaming

Energy & Utilities

Natural Resources

Pharma

Healthtech & Wellness

Other

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