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 Messaging

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.

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.

Outbox

Series A in 2013
Outbox provides a disruptive alternative to the old system of postal delivery. Their service worked by sending an Outbox employee to customers’ homes to pick up their mail three times a week. The items were electronically scanned into images and then made available for viewing via a secure website, on iPads and smartphones.

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.

HipChat

Angel Round in 2010
HipChat launched in 2010 to give companies and teams a collaboration and chat service that was built just for them. They wanted to combine the power of group chat and the simplicity of consumer IM services with the administrative controls that companies need. In March 2012, HipChat was acquired by Atlassian.

Twilio

Series A in 2009
Twilio is a cloud communications platform that enables developers and businesses to integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication features into their applications. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, Twilio offers a range of application programming interfaces (APIs) and prebuilt solutions to enhance customer engagement experiences. The platform supports the creation of voice, VoIP, and SMS applications, allowing users to build customized communication tools. By leveraging a global network of carrier relationships, known as the Super Network, Twilio facilitates efficient and cost-effective communication, thereby reinventing the telecom landscape. Additionally, Twilio has established funds to support startups in Europe that utilize its cloud communication services to develop innovative business solutions.

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.

Mogad

Series A in 2007
Mogad, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in information sharing and privacy control. The company offers a product called Social.im, which is a desktop instant messaging client designed for Facebook users. This application automatically integrates users' Facebook friends, facilitating easy communication. In addition to instant messaging, Social.im provides users with updates on their Facebook activity, including new wall posts and messages. Currently, Social.im is available exclusively for Windows, with plans to release a Mac version in the near future.

FlickIM

Series A in 2007
FlickIM is a chat program designed specifically for the iPhone. The application is made entirely in javascript; however, you cannot access the service if you are not on the iPhone. The product currently only supports AIM. FlickIM is a product of NextThree, which is currently in stealth mode. NextThree is currently based in Berkeley.
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