Founders Fund
Founders Fund is a top-tier venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, USA, founded in 2005, known for backing disruptive technologies including AI, aerospace, biotechnology, fintech, and defense tech.
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Snapshot 2026-10-20- Investor SignalsTop 1%↑4
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58 confirmed deals in 24 months
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Founders Fund is a top-tier venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, USA, founded in 2005, known for backing disruptive technologies including AI, aerospace, biotechnology, fintech, and defense tech. Notable investments include SpaceX, Palantir, Facebook, Stripe, and Airbnb. Its latest fund raised approximately $1.8 billion (2023).
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AI investments
| Arda | Series A | $160M | 2026-10 |
| Multiply Labs | Series B | $75M | 2026-10 |
| Cognition | Series D+ | $2.0B | 2026-09 |