Founders Fund

Founders Fund is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm established in 2005, specializing in investments across various stages, from seed to growth. The firm focuses on transformative technologies and seeks to address significant global challenges through its investments in sectors such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, aerospace, cybersecurity, and consumer internet. With over $2 billion in capital under management, Founders Fund has a history of backing notable companies, including SpaceX, Palantir, and Facebook, emphasizing a founder-friendly investment strategy that provides substantial support with minimal interference. The firm typically invests between $500,000 and $300 million, targeting innovative companies worldwide.

Delian Asparouhov

Partner

Erin Gleason

Vice President of Communications

Lauren Gross

Partner and COO

Ken Howery

Co- Founder and Partner

John Luttig

Principal

Amin Mirzadegan

Principal

Scott Nolan

Partner

Neil Ruthven

CFO

Michael Solana

vice_president

Trae Stephens

Partner

Napoleon Ta

Partner

Peter Thiel

Partner

Matias Van Thienen

Partner

Past deals in Puerto Rico

DoNotPay

Series A in 2020
DoNotPay, Inc. is a technology company that provides a platform for legal information and self-help through its chatbot application. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, DoNotPay assists users in a variety of legal tasks, including filing lawsuits, claiming awards, contesting charges against corporations, and managing bureaucratic processes. The platform is available to residents in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, enabling users to navigate legal challenges more effectively. Notably, it offers capabilities such as helping individuals claim asylum in the U.S., U.K., and Canada at no cost. By leveraging artificial intelligence, DoNotPay aims to empower consumers in handling small claims and simplifying complex legal situations.

DoNotPay

Seed Round in 2019
DoNotPay, Inc. is a technology company that provides a platform for legal information and self-help through its chatbot application. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, DoNotPay assists users in a variety of legal tasks, including filing lawsuits, claiming awards, contesting charges against corporations, and managing bureaucratic processes. The platform is available to residents in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, enabling users to navigate legal challenges more effectively. Notably, it offers capabilities such as helping individuals claim asylum in the U.S., U.K., and Canada at no cost. By leveraging artificial intelligence, DoNotPay aims to empower consumers in handling small claims and simplifying complex legal situations.