About Founders Fund
Founders Fund is a venture capital firm founded in 2005. It is primarily based out of San Francisco, United States. As of Jul 2026, Founders Fund is an active investor, having invested in 561 companies, with 25 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series B round of Stenon Overall, Founders Fund portfolio has seen 54 unicorns, 29 IPOs and 130 acquisitions including key companies like Nubank, Lyft and Facebook. A lot of funds co-invest with Founders Fund, with names like Andreessen Horowitz sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Founders Fund has team of 27 people including 15 partners.Key Metrics
Founders Fund's List of Top Investments
Founders Fund has a portfolio of 561 companies, including 54 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Elemental Machines and Peptilogics.Their portfolio spans across United States, United Kingdom, Germany and 24 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 36 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 8 more. Here is the list of top investments by Founders Fund:
1. Nubank
Provider of digital banking services, including credit cards and accounts. It offers various financial solutions through its application. These solutions include tools for managing money and protecting finances. The company focuses on providing accessible and straightforward banking experiences.
Key facts about Nubank
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Sao Paulo (Brazil)
- Annual Revenue: €1B+ as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.27B
- Employee Count: 11,551 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: TCV, Harvest Growth Capital and 39 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Jun 08, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Lyft
Network facilitating on-demand transportation and ride scheduling services for individuals. It provides options for immediate rides, scheduled pickups, and various vehicle types. The network offers programs for business transportation needs. It also focuses on safety measures and community support initiatives.
Key facts about Lyft
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5.02B
- Employee Count: 3,913 as on Dec 31, 2025
- Investors: HTIF, Fidelity Investments and 161 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series I, Aug 06, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. OpenAI
Artificial intelligence research and development platform offering advanced language models. It enables businesses and individuals to build and integrate AI capabilities into their applications and services. It is a technology company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence models, including the popular ChatGPT, which enables users to interact with AI-powered conversational interfaces. The company's research focuses on achieving artificial general intelligence, a system that can solve complex human-level problems, while prioritizing safety and benefits. It provides its AI models through an API platform, enabling developers to integrate AI capabilities into their applications.
Key facts about OpenAI
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $180B
- Employee Count: 9,268 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Glynn Capital, Fidelity Investments and 88 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Apr 22, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Facebook
Operator of a social networking service facilitating connection and communication. Its services allows users to connect with friends, family, and other individuals. It provides tools for sharing updates, photos, and videos. The platform also offers features for creating and joining groups, following interests, and discovering content.
Key facts about Facebook
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Menlo Park (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.27B
- Employee Count: 26,594 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Sprout Capital Partners, TCV and 119 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 15, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Airbnb
Provider of accommodations, experiences, and related services through an online platform. The platform facilitates connections between hosts and individuals seeking lodging and activities. It offers a variety of options for stays and curated experiences. The platform also provides resources for individuals interested in becoming hosts.
Key facts about Airbnb
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $3.07B
- Employee Count: 68,394 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: TrueBridge, Fidelity Investments and 163 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Apr 06, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Founders Fund's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Founders Fund has invested in 561 companies over the last 21 years, with an average of 35 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 63 investments, while as of Jul 2026, it has made 34 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Endurance Energy and most recent follow-on round was in Stenon.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 14 | 20 | 34 |
2025 | 21 | 42 | 63 |
2024 | 21 | 19 | 40 |
2023 | 26 | 16 | 42 |
2022 | 53 | 34 | 87 |
2021 | 62 | 54 | 116 |
2020 | 38 | 24 | 62 |
2019 | 42 | 22 | 64 |
2018 | 40 | 19 | 59 |
2017 | 21 | 16 | 37 |
Founders Fund's Investments by Stage
Founders Fund has made 213 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $16.9M, 179 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $6.64M and 83 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $43.5M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 213 |
Seed | 179 |
Series B | 83 |
Series C | 37 |
Series D | 12 |
Others | 12 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Founders Fund's Investments by Sector
Founders Fund has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech, FinTech and HealthTech. Notably, it has invested in 504 Tech companies, 340 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 299 Software companies and at least 228 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 221 |
Consumer | 136 |
High Tech | 131 |
FinTech | 84 |
HealthTech | 62 |
Others | 658 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Founders Fund's Investments by Geography
Founders Fund has made most investments in United States (458), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 10 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 458 |
United Kingdom | 10 |
Germany | 9 |
Norway | 8 |
Brazil | 7 |
Others | 44 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Founders Fund's recent investments
Founders Fund has made 34 investments in 2026 so far. Stenon and STARK are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Founders Fund:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jul 07, 2026 | Germany | Series B | 3391 | [+5] | |
Jun 23, 2026 | Germany | Series C | 7574 | [+6] | |
Jun 15, 2026 | United States | Series A | 9201 | [+10] | |
Jun 11, 2026 | United States | Series A | 7938 | [+6] | |
Jun 10, 2026 | United States | Series A | 2191 | [+2] |
Unicorns in Founders Fund's Portfolio
Founders Fund has 54 unicorns in its portfolio - Hermeus, Nominal, Eight Sleep and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Hermeus. It became a unicorn in 2026, 4 years after Founders Fund first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Founders Fund's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64 | Manufacturer of supersonic aircraft | 2018 | Atlanta | Series C | emdlzsw | ||
63 | Provider of a unified industrial data stack for hardware engineering | 2017 | Los Angeles | Series B | irpshrg | ||
81 | Provider of AI-based internet-first brand of mattress and smart mattress covers | 2014 | New York City | Series D | xvvaoav | ||
45 | Provider of data analytics platform for healthcare cost and quality | 2019 | New York | Series E | kzncocd | ||
65 | Builder of AI‑driven autonomous factories that manufacture precision components | 2021 | Los Angeles | Series C | uokrfog |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Founders Fund's Portfolio
29 of Founders Fund's portfolio companies have become public. SpaceX got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jun 2026 at marketcap of $996B and BitGo got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at marketcap of $1.92B.Here are Founders Fund's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 12, 2026 | Aug 01, 2008 | Series C | 2025 | |
Jan 22, 2026 | Jun 16, 2014 | Series A | 8473 | |
Jul 31, 2025 | Feb 08, 2019 | Series C | 3110 | |
Mar 02, 2022 | Mar 28, 2017 | Series A | 3356 | |
Dec 09, 2021 | Jan 08, 2016 | Series C | 9572 |
Acquired companies in Founders Fund's Portfolio
130 companies from Founders Fund's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was MIXhalo in Jun 2026 by DeepL for $*****.Here are Founders Fund's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 17, 2026 | Jul 23, 2019 | Series A | 5386 | |
Jun 01, 2026 | Dec 01, 2014 | Series A | 6925 | |
Apr 23, 2026 | Oct 23, 2019 | Series A | 7355 | |
Apr 15, 2026 | Nov 08, 2022 | Series A | 4236 | |
Apr 08, 2026 | Oct 24, 2019 | Seed | 5957 |
Team profile of Founders Fund
Founders Fund has a team of 27 members including 15 Partners, 2 Venture Partners and 8 Principals located in United States, United Kingdom and 2 more locations. Founders Fund's team sits on the board of 8 companies.Here is a list of top team members in Founders Fund:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | - | |||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | Los Angeles | - | - | |
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | Los Angeles | |||
Partner | San Francisco | - | - | |
Partner | Miami | - | - | |
Partner | San Juan | - | - | |
Partner | Natchitoches | - | - |
Co-investors of Founders Fund
Over the past 21 years, 3894 investors have co-invested in Founders Fund's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Founders Fund: Y Combinator, Khosla Ventures and 904 others have invested in rounds before Founders Fund. There are 40 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Founders Fund and 15 companies where Khosla Ventures has invested before Founders Fund.
- Top Co-investors of Founders Fund: 1286 investors entered a company along with Founders Fund. These include investors like Andreessen Horowitz (34 companies).
- Invested after Founders Fund: A total of 1702 investors have invested in Founders Fund's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Tiger Global Management (17 companies), Andreessen Horowitz (16 companies) and Fidelity Investments (16 companies).
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