Founders Fund
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Founded by Peter Thiel, Founders Fund backs bold, mission-driven tech companies. Their equity ranges from early seed to major growth/mega rounds, even into aerospace and biotech. The firm was early on SpaceX, Palantir, and Facebook. With $17B under management, they back companies shaping the future.
Fund Size:
~$17B AUM
Avg Check:
$10–$500M (all stages)
Location:
San Francisco
Stage:
Seed to growth
Focus:
Aerospace, AI, fintech, biotech, software
Household Brands:
SpaceX, Palantir, Facebook, Airbnb, Stripe
Contact:
Trae Stephens (Partner) t-stephens@foundersfund.com
Scott Nolan (Partner) s-nolan@foundersfund.com
John Luttig (Partner) j-luttig@foundersfund.com
