Founders Fund
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Investor type
VC / PE
Founded
2005
AUM
$22 000 M
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
$100+ m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Seed,
Series B
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO,
Pre-agreed exit,
Add-on acquistions
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
Founders Fund is a venture capital firm investing in smart people solving difficult problems. The firm invests across all stages, sectors and geographies. Its partners have founded and funded companies including PayPal, Palantir, SpaceX, Anduril, Flexport, Airbnb and Stripe.
Industry
Region of investment
Founders Fund Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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
|
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FAQs about Founders Fund
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 Aerospace, Digital, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, Other, Software, Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, Robotics, Security, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, MedTech, Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Energy, LegalTech, Music, HealthTech, AdTech, TravelTech, SaaS.
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 Seed, Series B.
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 2025-04-11