Founders Fund

Venture Capital Active San Francisco, United States Est. 2006
Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
5
in our dataset
Rounds participated
8
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$886.3M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, B Round, A Round, D Round, E Round, G Round, C Round, F Round, Pre-Seed

About

Founders Fund is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm established in 2005. The firm invests across all stages and sectors, focusing on companies developing revolutionary technologies. Notable investments include SpaceX, Palantir Technologies, Facebook, Airbnb, Stripe, and Anduril. Its partners have been founders, early employees, or investors in companies like PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and SpaceX

Portfolio · 5

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Fintech & Insurtech2
Aerospace, Defense & HLS1
Cyber Security1
Health Tech & Life Sciences1

Funds · 1

  • Founders Fund Growth IV — $6B May 2026

Q&A

What is Founders Fund's most recent fundraise?
Founders Fund is nearing a $6 billion close for its Founders Fund Growth IV fund, as of May 2026.
Which portfolio company did Founders Fund exit recently?
Founders Fund exited Carbyne in November 2025 through an acquisition by Axon for $625 million.
What are some of Founders Fund's notable portfolio companies?
Founders Fund's portfolio includes Black Ore, which is developing AI for financial services.
In which sectors has Founders Fund shown investment concentration?
Founders Fund has shown concentration in Aerospace, Defense & HLS, and Fintech & Insurtech sectors, with multiple rounds in each.
What is the investment stage focus for Founders Fund?
Founders Fund invests across various stages, including Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round.
Can you name a recent investment made by Founders Fund?
Founders Fund participated in a Seed round for Black Ore in November 2022, which raised $60 million.
Who are some of the key partners at Founders Fund?
Key partners at Founders Fund include Peter Thiel, a Managing Partner, and Brian Singerman, a Partner.
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