Founders Fund

A San Francisco-based venture capital firm investing in companies building revolutionary technologies.

Venture Capital Active San Francisco, United States Est. 2005
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
18
in our dataset
Rounds participated
27
Rounds led
11
Rounds' value
$2.0B
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 that invests in companies across all stages and sectors, including aerospace, AI, energy, health, and consumer Internet. The firm was established in 2005 by prominent entrepreneurs including Peter Thiel, Ken Howery, and Luke Nosek. It is known for its contrarian approach and willingness to fund ambitious, high-risk, high-reward ventures, with a focus on supporting founders tackling significant global challenges and creating new industries. Founders Fund has over $11 billion in aggregate capital under management as of 2022 and was the first institutional investor in companies like SpaceX and Palantir Technologies.

Portfolio · 18

Covenant
Covenant is a defense tech company developing cost-effective, long-range missile systems for military and public safety sectors.
Led ★ 2 rounds $250.0M committed Latest: 2026-09
Enteros Inc.
Enteros provides a patented SaaS platform for database performance management and load testing, utilizing AI and machine learning to optimize database performance and reduce operational costs.
Led ★ 2 rounds $135.0M committed Latest: 2026-05
Numeri Ltd.
Numeri Ltd. develops apps to boost production and packaging lines with smart counting and AI for accurate product recognition.
Led ★ 3 rounds $89.0M committed Latest: 2025-11
Irregular
Irregular is a frontier AI security lab that conducts red teaming, safety evaluations, and misuse testing on advanced artificial intelligence models.
1 round $80.0M committed Latest: 2025-09
Decart
Decart is an AI lab building real-time world models and the ultra-optimized infrastructure to power them, enabling real-time interactive AI experiences.
1 round $100.0M committed Latest: 2025-08
Personoids
Led ★ 1 round $200.0M committed Latest: 2025-04
Eternity Immortalization Ltd.
An Israeli startup focused on keeping memories of the dead alive.
1 round $13.3M committed Latest: 2025-01
Scinai Immunotherapeutics
A biopharmaceutical company developing immunology therapies and providing CDMO services.
Led ★ 1 round $1.7M committed Latest: 2023-12
Claimgeex
AI-powered claim maximization for legal claims.
Led ★ 1 round $2.0M committed Latest: 2023-12
GritX
Develops and markets entertaining mobile games that work as a therapeutic remedy incorporating cognitive elements treating adults and children with ADHD.
Led ★ 1 round $7.0M committed Latest: 2023-08
MTD Mosaics Digital Technologies Ltd.
AI-driven hyperautomation platform that maximizes operational efficiency and effectiveness, focusing on operational teams.
Led ★ 2 rounds $51.0M committed Latest: 2023-06
PieEye Inc.
PieEye is the data privacy compliance platform built specifically for eCommerce brands.
Led ★ 2 rounds $53.7M committed Latest: 2022-04
Mesh Payments
A spend management platform for corporate finance teams.
1 round $50.0M committed Latest: 2021-12
StarkWare Industries
StarkWare develops STARK-based solutions for the blockchain industry, facilitating secure, trustless, and scalable blockchain applications.
2 rounds $125.0M committed Latest: 2021-11
Minded
The AI Agent that finds its own work and gets it done.
Led ★ 1 round $3.0M committed Latest: 2020-03
Navan
An AI-powered business travel and expense management platform.
1 round $250.0M committed Latest: 2019-06
Houzz
An online platform for home remodeling and design, connecting homeowners and home professionals.
3 rounds $567.0M committed Latest: 2017-06
Binpress
A marketplace for commercial open-source code.
Led ★ 1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2013-09

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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