Founders Fund
VC / PE · San Francisco · United States
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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.
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