Founders Fund

Founders Fund is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that backs science and technology companies across multiple stages, from seed to late-stage. It pursues transformative technologies and follows a founder-friendly investment approach that provides substantial support with minimal interference. The firm invests in ventures solving difficult problems across sectors such as aerospace and transportation, artificial intelligence, advanced computing, energy, healthcare, biotechnology, cybersecurity, fintech, consumer internet, software, robotics, and related technology fields. It has backed notable companies early, including SpaceX, Palantir, and Facebook, reflecting a history of partnering with ambitious founders to scale breakthrough technologies.

Delian Asparouhov

Partner

Jennifer Campbell

Partner

Bridget Harris

Associate

Joey Krug

Partner

Sean Liu

Partner

Jeffrey Lonsdale

Managing Director, Asia

John Luttig

Partner

Amin Mirzadegan

Partner

Scott Nolan

Partner

Luke Nosek

Managing Partner

Stephen Oskoui

Venture Partner

Ryan Petersen

Partner

Keith Rabois

Partner

Neil Ruthven

CFO

Napoleon Ta

Partner

Matias Van Thienen

Partner

Past deals in Los Angeles, CA

Radiant

Series C in 2024
Radiant is a clean energy startup based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the development of portable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide an alternative to fossil fuels for both military and commercial applications. Its flagship product, the Kaleidos microreactor, is designed to fit within a shipping container, allowing for transportation by air, ship, and road. This innovative microreactor serves as a zero-emissions power source, making it particularly suitable for remote locations and critical applications where traditional diesel generators are typically used.

Radiant

Series B in 2023
Radiant is a clean energy startup based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the development of portable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide an alternative to fossil fuels for both military and commercial applications. Its flagship product, the Kaleidos microreactor, is designed to fit within a shipping container, allowing for transportation by air, ship, and road. This innovative microreactor serves as a zero-emissions power source, making it particularly suitable for remote locations and critical applications where traditional diesel generators are typically used.

LeafLink

Series C in 2020
LeafLink is a wholesale management platform that connects cannabis brands and retailers, enabling streamlined ordering, communication, and administration of cannabis commerce. The software offers an online marketplace, customer relationship management, and order management tools to help brands, distributors, and retailers manage relationships, showcase product menus, track orders, and offer preferred pricing and discounts. It provides centralized workflows to reduce busywork and supports retailers in managing suppliers, inventories, and analytics across devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, LeafLink serves a broad network across the United States and Canada, helping participants grow their business through consistent engagement and streamlined logistics.

Cover

Series A in 2020
Cover is a technology company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of custom backyard studios and guesthouses. Its mission is to provide access to thoughtfully designed and well-built living spaces for a broader audience. By utilizing proprietary design software and a precision manufacturing system, Cover delivers high-quality, energy-efficient housing alternatives in significantly less time than traditional construction methods. The company focuses on enhancing living environments through an efficient process that includes design, permitting, manufacturing, and installation. Initially launched in Los Angeles, Cover is currently accepting pre-orders from customers around the world.

Raise Commercial Real Estate

Series A in 2020
Raise Commercial Real Estate, formerly known as HelloOffice, Inc., is a commercial real estate brokerage firm based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley. Established in 2015, the company specializes in assisting startups and high-growth companies in finding suitable office spaces. Raise Commercial Real Estate offers a comprehensive range of services, including planning (financial analysis, legal, zoning, and site selection), buildout (workplace strategy, project management, and architecture), and operations (move coordination, furniture, office management, and lease administration). The company also provides document management and commute analysis services. By combining experienced brokers with user-friendly software, Raise Commercial Real Estate aims to streamline the process of securing commercial real estate for its clients.

Raise Commercial Real Estate

Seed Round in 2019
Raise Commercial Real Estate, formerly known as HelloOffice, Inc., is a commercial real estate brokerage firm based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley. Established in 2015, the company specializes in assisting startups and high-growth companies in finding suitable office spaces. Raise Commercial Real Estate offers a comprehensive range of services, including planning (financial analysis, legal, zoning, and site selection), buildout (workplace strategy, project management, and architecture), and operations (move coordination, furniture, office management, and lease administration). The company also provides document management and commute analysis services. By combining experienced brokers with user-friendly software, Raise Commercial Real Estate aims to streamline the process of securing commercial real estate for its clients.

Toonstar

Seed Round in 2018
Toonstar is a digital animation platform that enables users to livestream and record animated content by transforming themselves into cartoon characters through facial recognition. The platform offers avatar customization, voice modulation, and real-time animation capture to produce engaging, personalized animated videos for mobile audiences and social media. It focuses on rapid creation of daily interactive pop culture content and partners with creators to bring virtual influencers to life. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, Toonstar aims to simplify the production of entertaining animated experiences for communication and entertainment.

Cloud9

Series B in 2018
Cloud9 is a professional multi-game esports organization based in Los Angeles, California, founded in May 2013. It operates competitive gaming teams across a range of titles, providing training and development pathways for players to compete at elite levels and cultivate a strong competitive edge.

Cloud9

Series A in 2017
Cloud9 is a professional multi-game esports organization based in Los Angeles, California, founded in May 2013. It operates competitive gaming teams across a range of titles, providing training and development pathways for players to compete at elite levels and cultivate a strong competitive edge.

Compass

Series D in 2016
Founded in 2012, Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, renting, and selling properties. Its end-to-end platform supports the entire transaction workflow by pairing industry talent with technology to create intelligent and seamless experiences. Compass operates across multiple regions in the United States.

IVY

Venture Round in 2016
IVY is a global platform aiming to revolutionize the education market by creating a decentralized community of passionate individuals focused on entrepreneurship, arts, social impact, policy, and wellness. With over 20,000 members in 7 US cities, IVY organizes gatherings with thought-leaders, cultural institutions, and brands to inspire the next generation. Founded by Harvard Business School classmates, IVY targets influential, high-income millennials, with plans to expand internationally. Their vision is to provide lifelong membership opportunities for individuals from adolescence to late adulthood, establishing a network that spans 50 hub cities worldwide.

Compass

Series C in 2015
Founded in 2012, Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, renting, and selling properties. Its end-to-end platform supports the entire transaction workflow by pairing industry talent with technology to create intelligent and seamless experiences. Compass operates across multiple regions in the United States.

Compass

Series B in 2014
Founded in 2012, Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, renting, and selling properties. Its end-to-end platform supports the entire transaction workflow by pairing industry talent with technology to create intelligent and seamless experiences. Compass operates across multiple regions in the United States.

Compass

Series A in 2013
Founded in 2012, Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, renting, and selling properties. Its end-to-end platform supports the entire transaction workflow by pairing industry talent with technology to create intelligent and seamless experiences. Compass operates across multiple regions in the United States.

Compass

Seed Round in 2012
Founded in 2012, Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, renting, and selling properties. Its end-to-end platform supports the entire transaction workflow by pairing industry talent with technology to create intelligent and seamless experiences. Compass operates across multiple regions in the United States.

theAudience

Series A in 2012
theAudience, Inc. is a multi-channel publisher specializing in social and digital content. Founded in 2011 and based in Los Angeles, the company offers a range of services including social consulting, influencer activation, content creation, and media buying. It also features the BackStage Publishing Platform, which streamlines the social publishing process through comprehensive workflow and analytics. theAudience enables brands to engage with popular culture by distributing content on a global scale, connecting leading entertainers, brands, and consumers. The company's innovative approach focuses on building meaningful relationships through compelling and shareable content across various social media platforms. As of 2015, theAudience operates as a subsidiary of Al Ahli Holding Group.
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