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Friends & Family Capital

Investor type

VC

Founded

2017

AUM

$777 M

Location

Menlo Park, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 15 July, 2026

Profile

Friends & Family Capital (FAFC) is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, founded in 2019 by Colin Anderson and John Fogelsong. Located in Menlo Park, California, FAFC invests in technology companies at various stages, from early to late-stage, focusing on software-driven businesses and innovative technology solutions in sectors like FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Internet & IoT, Enterprise IT, and SalesTech. The firm provides strategic capital, operational expertise, and hands-on support to help founders and CFOs scale their finance functions.

FAFC emphasizes a collaborative approach, assisting in building finance teams, developing operational models, and guiding fundraising efforts. The firm has raised significant funds, including Friends & Family Capital II and III, and has invested in over 75 companies. Notable portfolio companies include Airtable, Anduril, Gusto, and Verkada. FAFC's investments aim to foster growth and create a positive impact in the tech industry.

Industry

Financial Services Fintech Robotics Security Software Telecommunications Transportation Aerospace Industrial SaaS AI Infrastructure Cybersecurity Logistics Technology

Friends & Family Capital Funds

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Friends & Family Capital IV
Venture Capital (VC)
Aerospace
Financial Services
Fintech
Industrial
SaaS
Software
AI
Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Logistics
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
$5-10 m
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June 2026
Friends & Family Capital Fund III
Venture Capital (VC)
Aerospace
Financial Services
Industrial
AI
Technology
Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
$5-10 m
$118 M
June 2024

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FAQs about Friends & Family Capital

Friends & Family Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Friends & Family Capital is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.
Friends & Family Capital was founded in 2017.
Friends & Family Capital invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Fintech, Robotics, Security, Software, Telecommunications, Transportation, Aerospace, Industrial, SaaS, AI, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Logistics, Technology.
Friends & Family Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.
Friends & Family Capital invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
Friends & Family Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Friends & Family Capital has around $777m assets under management.
Friends & Family Capital last fund was created/launched in 2026-06-01
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