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.

Lauren Gross

Partner and COO

Bridget Harris

Associate

Joey Krug

Partner

Jeffrey Lonsdale

Managing Director, Asia

John Luttig

Partner

Amin Mirzadegan

Partner

Scott Nolan

Partner

Keith Rabois

Partner

Neil Ruthven

CFO

Brian Singerman

Partner

Napoleon Ta

Partner

Peter Thiel

Managing Partner

Matias Van Thienen

Partner

Past deals in Drones

Anduril Industries

Series F in 2024
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and deploys hardware and software to address national security challenges for the United States and its allies. It offers the Lattice Platform, an AI-based system that fuses real-time data from computer vision, machine learning, and mesh networking into a single autonomous operating picture; Sentry Tower, which integrates data across the electromagnetic spectrum; Ghost sUAS, an unmanned autonomous, man-portable drone capable of performing missions with limited human intervention; and Anvil sUAS, a precision kinetic intercept that autonomously navigates to counter potential drone threats with visual verification by a human operator. Founded in 2017, Anduril is based in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Orange County, California; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington.

Swarm Aero

Seed Round in 2024
Swarm Aero develops advanced unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with sensor mesh networks, edge computing capabilities, and collaborative autonomy. This enables businesses to efficiently deploy large-scale drone operations in challenging environments.

Hextronics

Seed Round in 2024
Hextronics is an engineering company that develops drone systems and accessories for autonomous operations. It specializes in Drone-in-a-Box solutions with rapid battery exchange to enable continuous aerial activity. The company offers a range of drones for fast response, security, inspection, construction, agriculture, and conservation, as well as battery-swapping drones and related components. It provides computer vision algorithms for commercial drones and comprehensive support, training, and resources covering installation, maintenance, and operation to help clients automate their workflows.

Zenith Aerospace

Venture Round in 2021
Zenith Aerospace Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in the development of an innovative aerial platform capable of flying for extended periods without the need to land. Founded in 2016, the company operates at the intersection of aerospace, electrical engineering, computer vision, and data science to advance earth imaging technologies. Zenith Aerospace aims to provide real-time monitoring services that deliver accurate information to operators in various fields, day and night. By utilizing solar-powered unmanned aircraft, the company offers a sustainable solution for continuous observation and monitoring, enabling clients to make informed decisions efficiently over extended durations.

Anduril Industries

Series D in 2021
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and deploys hardware and software to address national security challenges for the United States and its allies. It offers the Lattice Platform, an AI-based system that fuses real-time data from computer vision, machine learning, and mesh networking into a single autonomous operating picture; Sentry Tower, which integrates data across the electromagnetic spectrum; Ghost sUAS, an unmanned autonomous, man-portable drone capable of performing missions with limited human intervention; and Anvil sUAS, a precision kinetic intercept that autonomously navigates to counter potential drone threats with visual verification by a human operator. Founded in 2017, Anduril is based in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Orange County, California; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington.

Anduril Industries

Series C in 2020
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and deploys hardware and software to address national security challenges for the United States and its allies. It offers the Lattice Platform, an AI-based system that fuses real-time data from computer vision, machine learning, and mesh networking into a single autonomous operating picture; Sentry Tower, which integrates data across the electromagnetic spectrum; Ghost sUAS, an unmanned autonomous, man-portable drone capable of performing missions with limited human intervention; and Anvil sUAS, a precision kinetic intercept that autonomously navigates to counter potential drone threats with visual verification by a human operator. Founded in 2017, Anduril is based in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Orange County, California; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington.

Manna Drone Delivery

Seed Round in 2019
Manna is a drone delivery service that focuses on enhancing local businesses by offering a rapid delivery solution. Utilizing customized aerospace-grade drones, the company services suburban and rural communities with a delivery radius of 30 square miles. Manna's innovative approach enables retailers, restaurants, convenience stores, and pharmacies to significantly reduce delivery times, achieving deliveries within three minutes, which is a substantial improvement compared to traditional road-based delivery methods. By adhering to regulations set by aviation authorities in Europe and the USA, Manna not only transforms the logistics of delivery but also aims to improve the overall consumer experience.

Anduril Industries

Series B in 2019
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and deploys hardware and software to address national security challenges for the United States and its allies. It offers the Lattice Platform, an AI-based system that fuses real-time data from computer vision, machine learning, and mesh networking into a single autonomous operating picture; Sentry Tower, which integrates data across the electromagnetic spectrum; Ghost sUAS, an unmanned autonomous, man-portable drone capable of performing missions with limited human intervention; and Anvil sUAS, a precision kinetic intercept that autonomously navigates to counter potential drone threats with visual verification by a human operator. Founded in 2017, Anduril is based in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Orange County, California; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington.

Anduril Industries

Series A in 2018
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and deploys hardware and software to address national security challenges for the United States and its allies. It offers the Lattice Platform, an AI-based system that fuses real-time data from computer vision, machine learning, and mesh networking into a single autonomous operating picture; Sentry Tower, which integrates data across the electromagnetic spectrum; Ghost sUAS, an unmanned autonomous, man-portable drone capable of performing missions with limited human intervention; and Anvil sUAS, a precision kinetic intercept that autonomously navigates to counter potential drone threats with visual verification by a human operator. Founded in 2017, Anduril is based in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Orange County, California; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington.

Anduril Industries

Seed Round in 2017
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and deploys hardware and software to address national security challenges for the United States and its allies. It offers the Lattice Platform, an AI-based system that fuses real-time data from computer vision, machine learning, and mesh networking into a single autonomous operating picture; Sentry Tower, which integrates data across the electromagnetic spectrum; Ghost sUAS, an unmanned autonomous, man-portable drone capable of performing missions with limited human intervention; and Anvil sUAS, a precision kinetic intercept that autonomously navigates to counter potential drone threats with visual verification by a human operator. Founded in 2017, Anduril is based in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Orange County, California; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington.
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