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Founders Fund is a venture capital firm investing in science and technology companies solving difficult problems. The firm invests at all stages across a variety of sectors, including aerospace, artificial intelligence, advanced computing, energy, health, and consumer Internet. It aims to pursue a founder-friendly investment strategy, providing support with minimum interference.

TypeInvestor
HQSan Francisco, CA, US
Founded2005
Websitefoundersfund.com
Cybersecurity ratingAMore
Founders Fund was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, US

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Key People/Management at Founders Fund

Peter Thiel

Peter Thiel

Partner
Brian Singerman

Brian Singerman

Partner
Keith Rabois

Keith Rabois

Partner
Lauren Gross

Lauren Gross

Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Scott Nolan

Scott Nolan

Partner
Trae Stephens

Trae Stephens

Partner
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Founders Fund Office Locations

Founders Fund has an office in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, US (HQ)
1 Letterman Dr
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Founders Fund Investment Portfolio

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Founders Fund News and Updates

April 08, 2021

Portuguese VC firm Shilling launches €30 million Founders Fund, backed by Atomico and over 35 Founder LPs

As we saw in the Forward Partners and Landscape VC study published last week, founders want more than just money. They’re looking for seasoned veterans with real industry know-how to help guide them to success. To this end, Portugal-based VC firm Shilling has launched a new €30 million fund, dubbed …
April 08, 2021

Shilling Founders Fund is Portugal’s newest VC, with $35.6M to spend on early-stage startups

Shilling, an early-stage VC in Portugal, has now launched a new €30M ($35.6M) early-stage fund called Shilling Founders Fund, which is backed just over 35 successful tech founders, as well as large European VC Atomico. The fund will run on a profit-sharing model, sharing fund returns with all of its…
April 02, 2021

Meet OpenStore, the new stealth Miami startup founded by Founders Fund VC Keith Rabois and Atomic's Jack Abraham

Summary List PlacementFounders Fund's Keith Rabois and Atomic's Jack Abraham are quietly building a team for a new stealth startup in Miami. The two California-to-Florida transplants both moved to Miami during the pandemic year and have joined forces to create OpenStore, a company that will "provi…
February 03, 2021

Round 13 Capital Founders Fund, L.P. Files Early Warning Report in Respect of Securities of BlueRush Inc.

TORONTO, Feb. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Round 13 Capital Founders Fund, L.P. (“Round 13”) announces it has filed an early warning report (the “Report”) in respect of its security holdings in BlueRush Inc. (the “Issuer”).
January 14, 2021

CIT’s Virginia Founders Fund Invests in Industrial Intelligence to Advance the Hazardous Dust Monitoring Market

Cloud-based dust accumulation monitoring system will help prevent fires and explosions in manufacturing, industrial and agricultural processing facilities Cloud-based dust accumulation monitoring system will help prevent fires and explosions in manufacturing, industrial and agricultural processing f…
December 10, 2020

LeafLink raises $40m from Founders Fund, others to cultivate its cannabis wholesale market

LeafLink is today announcing it raised a $40 million Series C financing round, led by Founders Fund with participation from Thrive Capital, Nosara Capital, and Lerer Hippeau. This round of financing brings the total amount raised by the company to over $90 million. This financing round is Founder Fu…
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Founders Fund Company Culture

  • Overall Culture

    C+

    74/100

  • CEO Rating

    C-

    68/100

  • Compensation

    B

    79/100

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 Founders Fund Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was Founders Fund founded?

    Founders Fund was founded in 2005.

  • Who are Founders Fund key executives?

    Founders Fund's key executives are Peter Thiel, Brian Singerman and Keith Rabois.

  • Who are Founders Fund competitors?

    Competitors of Founders Fund include Cerberus Capital Management.

  • Where is Founders Fund headquarters?

    Founders Fund headquarters is located at 1 Letterman Dr, San Francisco.

  • Where are Founders Fund offices?

    Founders Fund has an office in San Francisco.

  • How many offices does Founders Fund have?

    Founders Fund has 1 office.