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 Coworking

Campus

Series A in 2023
Campuswire is a real-time messaging platform designed specifically for college classes, aimed at enhancing communication between students and educators. The platform facilitates class discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and announcements, ultimately optimizing the teaching and learning experience. By integrating both synchronous and asynchronous messaging features, Campuswire promotes increased student collaboration and simplifies educators' workflows. Its user-friendly interface, inspired by social media, enables professors to efficiently share important information, engage in online discussions, and privately communicate with individual students. Through its innovative approach, Campuswire is committed to addressing challenges in educational communication and fostering a more collaborative learning environment.

Traba

Series A in 2022
Traba is a marketplace that connects light industrial workers with businesses to fill open shifts. Their focus is on opportunities in warehousing, distribution, and event staffing.

PERCHWELL

Series A in 2021
Perchwell is a fully integrated online residential real estate search and collaboration product.

Rippling

Series C in 2021
Rippling is a human resource management company that streamlines various employee-related processes, including payroll, benefits, device management, and application access. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, Rippling offers a platform that automates manual tasks, such as the onboarding of new hires. In a matter of 90 seconds, businesses can set up or disable employee payroll, health insurance, and access to essential third-party applications like Gmail, Microsoft Office, and Slack. By unifying all employee systems, Rippling effectively reduces administrative burdens, allowing organizations to focus on their core activities.

Open

Series A in 2021
Open operates a mediation studio that focuses on creating spaces for meditation and movement, promoting the mind-body connection. The company offers a platform that provides various wellness and fitness sessions, including meditation and training classes. By facilitating shared mindful experiences, Open aims to help individuals engage meaningfully with friends and community, both online and offline. Through its offerings, the company seeks to enhance overall well-being by providing a tranquil environment conducive to personal growth and mindfulness.

The Org

Series B in 2021
The Org is a professional community that focuses on creating and exploring organizational charts for both public and private companies. Founded in 2017 by Christian Wylonis and Andreas Jarbøl and based in New York, the platform aims to enhance transparency within organizations by allowing users to better understand their company's structure and the individuals within it. The Org provides a crowdsourced approach to designing management charts, which helps users stay informed about personnel changes, new hires, and promotions. This service enables clients to visualize and comprehend the managerial setup of enterprises clearly, fostering better internal communication and recognition for employees' contributions.

Bungalow

Series C in 2021
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that offers flexible communal living solutions for early career professionals. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company transforms unused spaces into rentable rooms by signing long-term leases with homeowners. Bungalow provides fully furnished multi-bedroom homes in desirable neighborhoods across major U.S. cities, including Baltimore, New York City, and Los Angeles. Each home features private bedrooms, shared living spaces, and amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping services. In addition, Bungalow facilitates roommate matching to create harmonious living arrangements and organizes monthly community events to foster social connections among residents. The company aims to enhance the rental experience by providing high-quality homes and a supportive community for its members.

Traba

Seed Round in 2021
Traba is a marketplace that connects light industrial workers with businesses to fill open shifts. Their focus is on opportunities in warehousing, distribution, and event staffing.

Orbiit

Seed Round in 2021
Orbiit operates an innovative online platform designed to enhance virtual networking and knowledge-sharing through the use of artificial intelligence. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the platform is tailored for community managers, offering tools for algorithmic matching, logistics, and insights. This systematic engagement approach enables community managers to effectively foster growth and drive meaningful impact within their communities. Orbiit's focus on experiential learning and networking positions it as a valuable resource for individuals seeking temporary job shadowing experiences and other opportunities for professional development.

Push Party

Seed Round in 2020
Push Party is a new entrant to the exciting space of post-social digital campfires that rekindle a more intimate, authentic connection between users and the people they care about most.

Charma

Seed Round in 2020
Charma is a software development company that specializes in workplace communication and collaboration through its platform, WorkPatterns. Founded in 2018 and based in California, WorkPatterns facilitates effective work relationships by providing tools for one-on-one documentation, recurring group meetings, and feedback mechanisms. The platform creates a private space for managers and their teams to collaborate on agendas, align on deliverables, assign responsibilities, and set due dates, enhancing accountability and enabling asynchronous work. Charma’s team comprises skilled operators, designers, and engineers supported by prominent investors, all dedicated to improving team communication in the modern workplace.

Rippling

Series B in 2020
Rippling is a human resource management company that streamlines various employee-related processes, including payroll, benefits, device management, and application access. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, Rippling offers a platform that automates manual tasks, such as the onboarding of new hires. In a matter of 90 seconds, businesses can set up or disable employee payroll, health insurance, and access to essential third-party applications like Gmail, Microsoft Office, and Slack. By unifying all employee systems, Rippling effectively reduces administrative burdens, allowing organizations to focus on their core activities.

Raise

Series A in 2020
Raise Commercial Real Estate, Inc. provides commercial real estate brokerage services for startups and high growth companies searching for office spaces. It offers planning services, such as financial analysis, legal, zoning, and site selection services. The company also provides buildout services, including workplace strategy, project management, and architecture services. In addition, it offers operations services, such as move coordination, furniture, office management, and lease administration services. Further, it offers document management and commute analysis services for its clients. The company was formerly known as HelloOffice, Inc. and and changed its name to Raise Commercial Real Estate, Inc. in November 2020. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional office in Los Angeles, California with additional locations in Silicon Valley and los Angeles, California.

The Org

Series A in 2020
The Org is a professional community that focuses on creating and exploring organizational charts for both public and private companies. Founded in 2017 by Christian Wylonis and Andreas Jarbøl and based in New York, the platform aims to enhance transparency within organizations by allowing users to better understand their company's structure and the individuals within it. The Org provides a crowdsourced approach to designing management charts, which helps users stay informed about personnel changes, new hires, and promotions. This service enables clients to visualize and comprehend the managerial setup of enterprises clearly, fostering better internal communication and recognition for employees' contributions.

The Org

Series A in 2020
The Org is a professional community that focuses on creating and exploring organizational charts for both public and private companies. Founded in 2017 by Christian Wylonis and Andreas Jarbøl and based in New York, the platform aims to enhance transparency within organizations by allowing users to better understand their company's structure and the individuals within it. The Org provides a crowdsourced approach to designing management charts, which helps users stay informed about personnel changes, new hires, and promotions. This service enables clients to visualize and comprehend the managerial setup of enterprises clearly, fostering better internal communication and recognition for employees' contributions.

Placement

Seed Round in 2019
Earn a 30% raise by moving to a new job. No upfront costs, no gimmicks. Real help from real people.

Bungalow

Series B in 2019
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that offers flexible communal living solutions for early career professionals. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company transforms unused spaces into rentable rooms by signing long-term leases with homeowners. Bungalow provides fully furnished multi-bedroom homes in desirable neighborhoods across major U.S. cities, including Baltimore, New York City, and Los Angeles. Each home features private bedrooms, shared living spaces, and amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping services. In addition, Bungalow facilitates roommate matching to create harmonious living arrangements and organizes monthly community events to foster social connections among residents. The company aims to enhance the rental experience by providing high-quality homes and a supportive community for its members.

Raise

Seed Round in 2019
Raise Commercial Real Estate, Inc. provides commercial real estate brokerage services for startups and high growth companies searching for office spaces. It offers planning services, such as financial analysis, legal, zoning, and site selection services. The company also provides buildout services, including workplace strategy, project management, and architecture services. In addition, it offers operations services, such as move coordination, furniture, office management, and lease administration services. Further, it offers document management and commute analysis services for its clients. The company was formerly known as HelloOffice, Inc. and and changed its name to Raise Commercial Real Estate, Inc. in November 2020. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional office in Los Angeles, California with additional locations in Silicon Valley and los Angeles, California.

Koio

Series A in 2019
Koio Collective is a consumer goods company that offers calf-skin leathers and hand-finished footwear for gents and ladies. The company is driven by its mission is to to create their personal dream shoe, one that would accompany them on any quest and adapt to any situation. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, United States.

The Org

Seed Round in 2019
The Org is a professional community that focuses on creating and exploring organizational charts for both public and private companies. Founded in 2017 by Christian Wylonis and Andreas Jarbøl and based in New York, the platform aims to enhance transparency within organizations by allowing users to better understand their company's structure and the individuals within it. The Org provides a crowdsourced approach to designing management charts, which helps users stay informed about personnel changes, new hires, and promotions. This service enables clients to visualize and comprehend the managerial setup of enterprises clearly, fostering better internal communication and recognition for employees' contributions.

Orbiit

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Orbiit operates an innovative online platform designed to enhance virtual networking and knowledge-sharing through the use of artificial intelligence. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the platform is tailored for community managers, offering tools for algorithmic matching, logistics, and insights. This systematic engagement approach enables community managers to effectively foster growth and drive meaningful impact within their communities. Orbiit's focus on experiential learning and networking positions it as a valuable resource for individuals seeking temporary job shadowing experiences and other opportunities for professional development.

Asana

Series E in 2018
Asana, Inc. is a software company that operates a work management platform designed for individuals, team leads, and executives. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Asana provides a software-as-a-service solution that facilitates efficient work execution and enhances employee engagement. The platform allows users to connect their tasks to the broader organizational mission, enabling teams to effectively manage projects ranging from small assignments to large strategic initiatives. Originally named Smiley Abstractions, Inc., the company rebranded to Asana, Inc. in July 2009, reflecting its focus on productivity and collaboration in the workplace.

Bungalow

Series A in 2018
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that offers flexible communal living solutions for early career professionals. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company transforms unused spaces into rentable rooms by signing long-term leases with homeowners. Bungalow provides fully furnished multi-bedroom homes in desirable neighborhoods across major U.S. cities, including Baltimore, New York City, and Los Angeles. Each home features private bedrooms, shared living spaces, and amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping services. In addition, Bungalow facilitates roommate matching to create harmonious living arrangements and organizes monthly community events to foster social connections among residents. The company aims to enhance the rental experience by providing high-quality homes and a supportive community for its members.

Asana

Series D in 2018
Asana, Inc. is a software company that operates a work management platform designed for individuals, team leads, and executives. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Asana provides a software-as-a-service solution that facilitates efficient work execution and enhances employee engagement. The platform allows users to connect their tasks to the broader organizational mission, enabling teams to effectively manage projects ranging from small assignments to large strategic initiatives. Originally named Smiley Abstractions, Inc., the company rebranded to Asana, Inc. in July 2009, reflecting its focus on productivity and collaboration in the workplace.

Wuu

Seed Round in 2016
Wuu is a social networking platform. Wuu has no ads, does not collect or sell user data, and is not affiliated with data miners or advertisers.

Compass

Series D in 2016
Compass is a real estate brokerage company based in New York City, founded in 2012 by Ori Allon, Robert Reffkin, and Ugo Di Girolamo. The company offers a comprehensive platform for residential real estate agents, equipping them with a suite of cloud-based software tailored for customer relationship management, marketing, and client service. This integrated approach enhances the ability of agents to provide exceptional service to buyers and sellers. In addition to its brokerage services, Compass has developed a mobile app for iOS and Android that facilitates buying, selling, and renting homes across the United States. The company operates primarily within the domestic market.

Workframe

Series A in 2016
Workframe offers a workflow optimization platform specifically designed for the commercial real estate industry. This web-based software application enables large corporate tenants, landlords, brokers, and service providers to enhance their operational efficiency by gaining visibility into their workflows. It automates the assignment of critical tasks, accelerates project delivery, and provides real-time updates, which helps in streamlining communication and collaboration. By eliminating time-consuming follow-ups and presenting actionable data, Workframe empowers users to recognize trends, share ideas, and proactively manage risks across various projects, ultimately driving cost savings and improving overall productivity.

Asana

Series C in 2016
Asana, Inc. is a software company that operates a work management platform designed for individuals, team leads, and executives. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Asana provides a software-as-a-service solution that facilitates efficient work execution and enhances employee engagement. The platform allows users to connect their tasks to the broader organizational mission, enabling teams to effectively manage projects ranging from small assignments to large strategic initiatives. Originally named Smiley Abstractions, Inc., the company rebranded to Asana, Inc. in July 2009, reflecting its focus on productivity and collaboration in the workplace.

Compass

Series C in 2015
Compass is a real estate brokerage company based in New York City, founded in 2012 by Ori Allon, Robert Reffkin, and Ugo Di Girolamo. The company offers a comprehensive platform for residential real estate agents, equipping them with a suite of cloud-based software tailored for customer relationship management, marketing, and client service. This integrated approach enhances the ability of agents to provide exceptional service to buyers and sellers. In addition to its brokerage services, Compass has developed a mobile app for iOS and Android that facilitates buying, selling, and renting homes across the United States. The company operates primarily within the domestic market.

Compass

Series B in 2014
Compass is a real estate brokerage company based in New York City, founded in 2012 by Ori Allon, Robert Reffkin, and Ugo Di Girolamo. The company offers a comprehensive platform for residential real estate agents, equipping them with a suite of cloud-based software tailored for customer relationship management, marketing, and client service. This integrated approach enhances the ability of agents to provide exceptional service to buyers and sellers. In addition to its brokerage services, Compass has developed a mobile app for iOS and Android that facilitates buying, selling, and renting homes across the United States. The company operates primarily within the domestic market.

Compass

Series A in 2013
Compass is a real estate brokerage company based in New York City, founded in 2012 by Ori Allon, Robert Reffkin, and Ugo Di Girolamo. The company offers a comprehensive platform for residential real estate agents, equipping them with a suite of cloud-based software tailored for customer relationship management, marketing, and client service. This integrated approach enhances the ability of agents to provide exceptional service to buyers and sellers. In addition to its brokerage services, Compass has developed a mobile app for iOS and Android that facilitates buying, selling, and renting homes across the United States. The company operates primarily within the domestic market.

Compass

Seed Round in 2012
Compass is a real estate brokerage company based in New York City, founded in 2012 by Ori Allon, Robert Reffkin, and Ugo Di Girolamo. The company offers a comprehensive platform for residential real estate agents, equipping them with a suite of cloud-based software tailored for customer relationship management, marketing, and client service. This integrated approach enhances the ability of agents to provide exceptional service to buyers and sellers. In addition to its brokerage services, Compass has developed a mobile app for iOS and Android that facilitates buying, selling, and renting homes across the United States. The company operates primarily within the domestic market.

Asana

Series B in 2012
Asana, Inc. is a software company that operates a work management platform designed for individuals, team leads, and executives. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Asana provides a software-as-a-service solution that facilitates efficient work execution and enhances employee engagement. The platform allows users to connect their tasks to the broader organizational mission, enabling teams to effectively manage projects ranging from small assignments to large strategic initiatives. Originally named Smiley Abstractions, Inc., the company rebranded to Asana, Inc. in July 2009, reflecting its focus on productivity and collaboration in the workplace.

Yammer

Series E in 2012
Yammer is an enterprise social network designed to enhance team collaboration, empower employees, and facilitate business transformation. Established in 2008 and now a part of Microsoft, Yammer allows employees to connect and communicate in real time across various departments and locations. Users can create project-specific groups, share and edit documents, and exchange information through a platform accessible via web, desktop, and mobile devices. This flexibility supports a "virtual office" environment, allowing employees to remain engaged while on the move. Yammer also integrates seamlessly with other systems, such as Microsoft SharePoint, providing a cohesive social layer across enterprise applications. With over 7 million users, including staff from 85 percent of Fortune 500 companies, Yammer significantly contributes to improving employee productivity and engagement through efficient communication and collaboration.

Yammer

Series C in 2010
Yammer is an enterprise social network designed to enhance team collaboration, empower employees, and facilitate business transformation. Established in 2008 and now a part of Microsoft, Yammer allows employees to connect and communicate in real time across various departments and locations. Users can create project-specific groups, share and edit documents, and exchange information through a platform accessible via web, desktop, and mobile devices. This flexibility supports a "virtual office" environment, allowing employees to remain engaged while on the move. Yammer also integrates seamlessly with other systems, such as Microsoft SharePoint, providing a cohesive social layer across enterprise applications. With over 7 million users, including staff from 85 percent of Fortune 500 companies, Yammer significantly contributes to improving employee productivity and engagement through efficient communication and collaboration.

Yammer

Series A in 2009
Yammer is an enterprise social network designed to enhance team collaboration, empower employees, and facilitate business transformation. Established in 2008 and now a part of Microsoft, Yammer allows employees to connect and communicate in real time across various departments and locations. Users can create project-specific groups, share and edit documents, and exchange information through a platform accessible via web, desktop, and mobile devices. This flexibility supports a "virtual office" environment, allowing employees to remain engaged while on the move. Yammer also integrates seamlessly with other systems, such as Microsoft SharePoint, providing a cohesive social layer across enterprise applications. With over 7 million users, including staff from 85 percent of Fortune 500 companies, Yammer significantly contributes to improving employee productivity and engagement through efficient communication and collaboration.
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