Founders AND 3

Founders Fund is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm established in 2005, specializing in investments across various stages, from seed to later-stage funding. The firm targets companies that are developing transformative technologies in sectors such as consumer internet, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, aerospace, energy, and health. Founders Fund has a diverse investment portfolio, having backed notable companies like SpaceX, Facebook, and Palantir. The firm employs a founder-friendly investment approach, aiming to support entrepreneurs with minimal interference. With over $2 billion in capital under management, Founders Fund continues to seek innovative solutions to global challenges, making investments typically ranging from $500,000 to $300 million.

Delian Asparouhov

Principal

Jennifer Campbell

Partner

Lauren Gross

Partner and COO

Bridget Harris

Associate

Sean Liu

Partner

Jeffrey Lonsdale

Managing Director, Asia

John Luttig

Partner

Amin Mirzadegan

Partner

Scott Nolan

Partner

Neil Ruthven

CFO

Trae Stephens

Partner

Napoleon Ta

Partner

Matias Van Thienen

Partner

Past deals in Georgia

STORD

Series D in 2022
STORD, Inc. is a technology-driven company that provides a cloud-based software platform for warehousing and distribution services. Founded in 2015 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, STORD enables clients to manage their product flow across a network of over 500 warehouses and 15,000 carriers through a single dashboard. This platform enhances visibility and control over inventory, allowing shippers to optimize their supply chains efficiently. By leveraging data science and a comprehensive logistics network, STORD delivers significant cost savings to major retailers, consumer packaged goods companies, and manufacturers, while improving customer satisfaction. The company’s mission is to facilitate scalable, technology-driven supply chains that can be implemented more quickly and affordably than traditional methods.

Hermeus

Series B in 2022
Hermeus Corporation, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in the development of hypersonic aircraft designed to enhance global transportation. The company's Mach 5 jets are capable of flying at speeds exceeding five times the speed of sound, significantly reducing travel times for long-haul flights. For instance, a journey from New York to London can be completed in just 90 minutes, compared to the typical seven-hour duration. Hermeus aims to improve safety and efficiency in business class air travel while allowing for seamless integration with existing aviation infrastructure. This innovative approach not only accelerates travel but also fosters enhanced connectivity among global cities.

Hermeus

Series B in 2022
Hermeus Corporation, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in the development of hypersonic aircraft designed to enhance global transportation. The company's Mach 5 jets are capable of flying at speeds exceeding five times the speed of sound, significantly reducing travel times for long-haul flights. For instance, a journey from New York to London can be completed in just 90 minutes, compared to the typical seven-hour duration. Hermeus aims to improve safety and efficiency in business class air travel while allowing for seamless integration with existing aviation infrastructure. This innovative approach not only accelerates travel but also fosters enhanced connectivity among global cities.

STORD

Series D in 2021
STORD, Inc. is a technology-driven company that provides a cloud-based software platform for warehousing and distribution services. Founded in 2015 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, STORD enables clients to manage their product flow across a network of over 500 warehouses and 15,000 carriers through a single dashboard. This platform enhances visibility and control over inventory, allowing shippers to optimize their supply chains efficiently. By leveraging data science and a comprehensive logistics network, STORD delivers significant cost savings to major retailers, consumer packaged goods companies, and manufacturers, while improving customer satisfaction. The company’s mission is to facilitate scalable, technology-driven supply chains that can be implemented more quickly and affordably than traditional methods.

STORD

Series C in 2021
STORD, Inc. is a technology-driven company that provides a cloud-based software platform for warehousing and distribution services. Founded in 2015 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, STORD enables clients to manage their product flow across a network of over 500 warehouses and 15,000 carriers through a single dashboard. This platform enhances visibility and control over inventory, allowing shippers to optimize their supply chains efficiently. By leveraging data science and a comprehensive logistics network, STORD delivers significant cost savings to major retailers, consumer packaged goods companies, and manufacturers, while improving customer satisfaction. The company’s mission is to facilitate scalable, technology-driven supply chains that can be implemented more quickly and affordably than traditional methods.

STORD

Series B in 2020
STORD, Inc. is a technology-driven company that provides a cloud-based software platform for warehousing and distribution services. Founded in 2015 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, STORD enables clients to manage their product flow across a network of over 500 warehouses and 15,000 carriers through a single dashboard. This platform enhances visibility and control over inventory, allowing shippers to optimize their supply chains efficiently. By leveraging data science and a comprehensive logistics network, STORD delivers significant cost savings to major retailers, consumer packaged goods companies, and manufacturers, while improving customer satisfaction. The company’s mission is to facilitate scalable, technology-driven supply chains that can be implemented more quickly and affordably than traditional methods.

Flock Safety

Series A in 2018
Flock Safety is a crime-fighting technology company that specializes in developing wireless security systems for neighborhoods, law enforcement, and municipalities. Founded in 2017 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company designs outdoor cameras equipped with machine-learning algorithms to automatically capture images and record the license plates of vehicles passing through monitored areas. This technology not only aids local police by providing essential data when crimes occur but also proactively alerts officers when stolen vehicles enter a neighborhood. By enabling residents to share critical information with law enforcement, Flock Safety enhances community safety and assists in crime prevention efforts.

Plethora

Venture Round in 2015
Plethora Corporation specializes in the design, manufacturing, and supply of precision machined parts, utilizing advanced robotics and software to enhance CNC machining processes. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Marietta, Georgia, the company focuses on the milling and turning of various materials, including aluminum and copper alloys, plastics, steels, and stainless steels. Plethora serves a diverse range of industries, including robotics, automotive, aerospace, and consumer packaged goods, providing custom parts tailored to customer specifications. Its innovative manufacturing system integrates seamlessly with existing CAD and CAM software, allowing for increased efficiency in the production of custom components.

Plethora

Series A in 2014
Plethora Corporation specializes in the design, manufacturing, and supply of precision machined parts, utilizing advanced robotics and software to enhance CNC machining processes. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Marietta, Georgia, the company focuses on the milling and turning of various materials, including aluminum and copper alloys, plastics, steels, and stainless steels. Plethora serves a diverse range of industries, including robotics, automotive, aerospace, and consumer packaged goods, providing custom parts tailored to customer specifications. Its innovative manufacturing system integrates seamlessly with existing CAD and CAM software, allowing for increased efficiency in the production of custom components.

BitPay

Series A in 2014
BitPay, Inc. is a provider of enterprise-grade bitcoin payment solutions designed for businesses and organizations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, the company offers a range of services, including a RESTful API and a bitcoin payment gateway API, which facilitate secure payment processing. BitPay supports native payment protocols, signed payment requests, and direct payment communication, enhancing transaction efficiency. Additionally, the company offers Copay, a bitcoin wallet solution that incorporates Intel hardware security, ensuring robust protection for private key generation and transaction signing. BitPay Send is another key service, allowing organizations to pay employees, vendors, and contractors with cryptocurrency. The company also has a strategic processing partnership with Aliant Payment Systems, further expanding its payment processing capabilities.

Plethora

Seed Round in 2013
Plethora Corporation specializes in the design, manufacturing, and supply of precision machined parts, utilizing advanced robotics and software to enhance CNC machining processes. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Marietta, Georgia, the company focuses on the milling and turning of various materials, including aluminum and copper alloys, plastics, steels, and stainless steels. Plethora serves a diverse range of industries, including robotics, automotive, aerospace, and consumer packaged goods, providing custom parts tailored to customer specifications. Its innovative manufacturing system integrates seamlessly with existing CAD and CAM software, allowing for increased efficiency in the production of custom components.

BitPay

Seed Round in 2013
BitPay, Inc. is a provider of enterprise-grade bitcoin payment solutions designed for businesses and organizations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, the company offers a range of services, including a RESTful API and a bitcoin payment gateway API, which facilitate secure payment processing. BitPay supports native payment protocols, signed payment requests, and direct payment communication, enhancing transaction efficiency. Additionally, the company offers Copay, a bitcoin wallet solution that incorporates Intel hardware security, ensuring robust protection for private key generation and transaction signing. BitPay Send is another key service, allowing organizations to pay employees, vendors, and contractors with cryptocurrency. The company also has a strategic processing partnership with Aliant Payment Systems, further expanding its payment processing capabilities.
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