What is Founders Fund?

Founders Fund is a Venture Capital based in San Francisco.

How many investments has Founders Fund made?

Founders Fund has made 571 disclosed investments.

How much does Founders Fund manage?

Founders Fund manages $11.0B in assets.

What companies has Founders Fund invested in?

Founders Fund's portfolio includes Belvo, Ultima Genomics, Lighter Capital, Impul, Persona, Oscar Health.

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Q: What does Founders Fund invest in?

Founders Fund invests in Space Tech, Defense Tech, Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence, Biotech, Defense, Fintech, SaaS Seed, Early Stage, Growth companies.

Venture Capital

Hard Tech, Defense & Space

San Francisco, United States · 571+ investments · 83 portfolio companies

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Seed

Early Stage

Growth

Space Tech

Defense Tech

Aerospace

Artificial Intelligence

Biotech

Defense

Fintech

SaaS

Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2005
Website: foundersfund.com
AUM: $11.0B

Portfolio Companies: 83
Total Investments: 571
Last Investment: Jun 2026
Geographic Focus: United States, Global

Investment Thesis

Founders Fund backs contrarian founders solving genuinely hard scientific and engineering problems. They invest in revolutionary technologies — not incremental improvements — and trust founders with significant autonomy.

Founders Fund is a Venture Capital firm based in San Francisco, United States. It has made 571 investments in Space Tech and Defense Tech, including Belvo, Ultima Genomics and Lighter Capital.

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