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Founders Fund

Q: When was Founders Fund last fund created?

Founders Fund last fund was created/launched in 2026-03-23.

General contacts

Investor type

VC / PE

Founded

2005

AUM

$22 000 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 12 September, 2026

Profile

Founders Fund is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, established in 2005. The firm is known for its contrarian approach and founder-maximalist philosophy, supporting companies that aim to solve complex problems. With a team of 28 professionals, including 15 partners, Founders Fund is recognized for its fast and independent investment decisions.

The firm invests across a wide range of sectors including energy, healthcare, information technology, software-as-a-service, mobile, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, big data, the internet of things, and nanotechnology. It primarily focuses on Series A to late-stage investments in the United States, with check sizes ranging from $500K to $150M. Founders Fund manages several funds, including Founders Fund V with $1 billion AUM and Fund VI with $1.3 billion AUM.

Notable investments by Founders Fund include companies like Palantir - data analytics, SpaceX - aerospace, Anduril - defense technology, Flexport - logistics, and Airbnb - online marketplace. The firm has a track record of backing transformative companies and has seen numerous successful exits, including IPOs and acquisitions.

Industry

Telecommunications Sports/SportsTech Software Security Robotics Real Estate Pharmaceuticals Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Internet and Web Services Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Edtech Education Digital Aerospace SaaS Energy HealthTech

Founders Fund Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Founders Fund V	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$1000 M	March 2014
Fund VI	Venture Capital (VC)	Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate SaaS Security Software	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$1300 M	March 2016
Growth Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Energy	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$1500 M	December 2020
Founders Fund Growth III	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$4600 M	April 2025

Contacts

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Partner

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Jennifer Campbell Partner

Partner

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FAQs about Founders Fund

Is Founders Fund a venture capital or private equity firm?

Founders Fund is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.

Where is Founders Fund located?

Founders Fund is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Founders Fund founded?

Founders Fund was founded in 2005.

What sectors and industries does Founders Fund invest in?

Founders Fund invests in companies and startups in Telecommunications, Sports/SportsTech, Software, Security, Robotics, Real Estate, Pharmaceuticals, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Internet and Web Services, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Edtech, Education, Digital, Aerospace, SaaS, Energy, HealthTech.

What is Founders Fund geographical focus of investments?

Founders Fund invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Founders Fund typically invest in?

Founders Fund invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Founders Fund investment?

Founders Fund usually invests $100+ m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Founders Fund?

Founders Fund has around $22 000m assets under management.

When was Founders Fund last fund created?

Founders Fund last fund was created/launched in 2026-03-23

What are the contacts of Founders Fund?

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