Founders Fund

Founders Fund, Inc. is a venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, California, established in 2005. The firm specializes in investing across various stages, including seed, early, mid, and growth stages, with a focus on transformative technologies. Founders Fund targets a wide range of sectors, such as aerospace, artificial intelligence, advanced computing, biotechnology, cybersecurity, energy, fintech, and consumer internet. The firm aims to support companies that are developing revolutionary technologies and typically invests between $500,000 and $300 million in its portfolio companies. Founders Fund's partners have a strong background in technology, having been investors, founders, and early employees of notable technology companies, including PayPal. The firm seeks to make investments globally, emphasizing innovation and impact.

Gross, Lauren

Partner and COO

Lonsdale, Jeff

Managing Director, Asia

John Luttig

Principal

Mirzadegan, Amin

Principal

Scott Nolan

Partner

Luke Nosek

Managing Partner

Ruthven, Neil

CFO

Stephens, Trae

Partner

Ta, Napoleon

Partner

Matias Van Thienen

Principal

Past deals in Transport and logistics

Traba

Series A in 2022
Traba is building a world where the global supply chain operates at peak efficiency. We connect industrial businesses with reliable workers to fill open shifts and empower both businesses and workers to reach their full productivity and potential.

Fleetzero

Venture Round in 2022
Fleetzero, established in 2021 in Auburn, Alabama, is focused on developing a fleet of battery-electric cargo ships aimed at decarbonizing ocean freight. The company designs zero-emission vessels that can be constructed affordably in domestic shipyards, allowing operations in regulated markets where local shipbuilding is required. These electric ships promise lower operational costs and improved reliability compared to traditional fossil-fuel vessels, providing clients with an efficient and sustainable alternative for marine transportation. By facilitating significant reductions in fuel, maintenance, and crew expenses, Fleetzero seeks to transform the freight industry while adhering to environmental standards.

Stord

Series D in 2022
Stord is the leading ecommerce enablement platform that powers seamless checkout and delivery experiences for brands across all channels. Stord partners with hundreds of brands to grow revenue, reduce costs, and delight shoppers – managing over $5B+ of commerce. With Stord, brands can increase cart conversion, improve unit economics, and drive customer retention. Stord’s end-to-end commerce solutions combine best-in-class omnichannel fulfillment and shipping with technology to ensure fast shipping, reliable delivery promises, access to more channels, and lower costs on every order. Hundreds of brands, such as AG1, Native, Tula, and American Giant, use Stord to make their supply chains a competitive advantage. Stord is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and backed by top-tier investors including Kleiner Perkins, Franklin Templeton, Founders Fund, and Salesforce Ventures. Join our team: https://www.stord.com/careers/.

The Boring Company

Series C in 2022
The Boring Company is an infrastructure and tunnel construction company that facilitates underground transportation networks. It aims to create safe, fast-to-dig, and low-cost transportation, utility, and freight tunnels.

Kargo

Series A in 2022
Kargo's mission is to build connective tissue between the physical world of freight and the digital ecosystem used to manage it. Kargo believes that advancements in smart infrastructure are critical to enabling a safer and more efficient future for logistics. Kargo's loading dock sensor platform verifies all incoming and outgoing freight, aggregating data that enables shippers and carriers to efficiently manage dock operations, switch out suppliers, and understand material flow in real-time. Kargo was formerly known as Cognisense. It was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Flexport

Series E in 2022
Flexport is a full-service global freight forwarder and logistics platform using modern software to fix the user experience in global trade. The platform arranges goods to be transported and tracks the inventory in real-time in orders carried by ocean, air, and road freight, enabling logistics companies to optimize transportation routes and inventory management. It is a licensed customs brokerage and freight forwarder built around a modern web application. Its freight service includes an online dashboard for businesses to easily understand, purchase, manage, and track the services required for global trade. Its team of logistics experts lets focus on core business by ensuring goods arrive at fulfillment/distribution centers on time and at the lowest cost. Flexport's mission is to fix the user experience in global trade and bring the world free trade through technology. The company was founded in 2013 by Ryan Petersen and is based in San Francisco, California.

Supermove

Series A in 2022
Supermove is a software company that focuses on modernizing the moving industry by providing cloud-based solutions tailored for moving businesses. Its software enhances operational efficiency by streamlining job scheduling and dispatching, allowing users to manage tasks and personnel with ease. By automating essential processes such as timesheets, job forms, and contracts, Supermove helps businesses eliminate paperwork and focus more on customer service. The platform ensures that all team members have access to vital information at any time, facilitating better organization and scalability for moving companies.

Stord

Series D in 2021
Stord is the leading ecommerce enablement platform that powers seamless checkout and delivery experiences for brands across all channels. Stord partners with hundreds of brands to grow revenue, reduce costs, and delight shoppers – managing over $5B+ of commerce. With Stord, brands can increase cart conversion, improve unit economics, and drive customer retention. Stord’s end-to-end commerce solutions combine best-in-class omnichannel fulfillment and shipping with technology to ensure fast shipping, reliable delivery promises, access to more channels, and lower costs on every order. Hundreds of brands, such as AG1, Native, Tula, and American Giant, use Stord to make their supply chains a competitive advantage. Stord is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and backed by top-tier investors including Kleiner Perkins, Franklin Templeton, Founders Fund, and Salesforce Ventures. Join our team: https://www.stord.com/careers/.

Traba

Seed Round in 2021
Traba is building a world where the global supply chain operates at peak efficiency. We connect industrial businesses with reliable workers to fill open shifts and empower both businesses and workers to reach their full productivity and potential.

Stord

Series C in 2021
STORD, Inc. develops a cloud-based software platform for warehousing and distribution services. The company’s platform offers clients to manage the product flow across multiple warehouses on one dashboard and enables shippers’ on-demand scale and optimizes inventory and orders across the global logistics network. STORD, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Kargo

Seed Round in 2021
Kargo's mission is to build connective tissue between the physical world of freight and the digital ecosystem used to manage it. Kargo believes that advancements in smart infrastructure are critical to enabling a safer and more efficient future for logistics. Kargo's loading dock sensor platform verifies all incoming and outgoing freight, aggregating data that enables shippers and carriers to efficiently manage dock operations, switch out suppliers, and understand material flow in real-time. Kargo was formerly known as Cognisense. It was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Stord

Series B in 2020
Stord is the leading ecommerce enablement platform that powers seamless checkout and delivery experiences for brands across all channels. Stord partners with hundreds of brands to grow revenue, reduce costs, and delight shoppers – managing over $5B+ of commerce. With Stord, brands can increase cart conversion, improve unit economics, and drive customer retention. Stord’s end-to-end commerce solutions combine best-in-class omnichannel fulfillment and shipping with technology to ensure fast shipping, reliable delivery promises, access to more channels, and lower costs on every order. Hundreds of brands, such as AG1, Native, Tula, and American Giant, use Stord to make their supply chains a competitive advantage. Stord is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and backed by top-tier investors including Kleiner Perkins, Franklin Templeton, Founders Fund, and Salesforce Ventures. Join our team: https://www.stord.com/careers/.

Manna Drone Delivery

Seed Round in 2019
Manna is a Drone Delivery “As a Service” business. We enable, transform and grow local businesses of all types by powering a 3-minute delivery service across a 30 square mile catchment area for them. Reaching more customers - more quickly and in a more scalable way than road-based delivery. Manna is regulated by the relevant aviation regulatory bodies in Europe and USA.

Unioncrate

Series A in 2019
Unioncrate, Inc. develops artificial intelligence-driven supply chain management software tailored for consumer goods companies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Barcelona and Buenos Aires, Unioncrate offers products like Stargate, which manages sales and purchase orders, suppliers, inventory, reporting, trade spend, and EDI. Another key product, Almanac, focuses on consumption-driven predictions. The company aims to enhance supply chain efficiency by providing accurate demand forecasts and collaborative visibility while automating operational tasks. By leveraging AI, Unioncrate addresses the operational challenges faced by businesses in a rapidly evolving market, moving away from outdated supply chain systems and helping clients recover valuable time and resources.
Applied Molecular Transport Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company leveraging its proprietary technology platform to design and develop a pipeline of novel oral biologic product candidates to treat autoimmune, inflammatory, metabolic, and other diseases. AMT’s proprietary technology platform allows it to exploit existing natural cellular trafficking pathways to facilitate the active transport of therapeutic payloads across the intestinal epithelium (IE) barrier. Active transport is an efficient mechanism that uses the cell’s own machinery to transport materials across the IE barrier. AMT believes that its ability to exploit this mechanism is a key differentiator of its approach. AMT is developing oral biologic product candidates in patient-friendly tablet and capsule forms that are designed for either targeting local gastrointestinal (GI) tissue or entering systemic circulation to precisely address the relevant biology of a disease. AMT is building a portfolio of oral product candidates based on its technology platform including its lead product candidate, AMT-101, an oral GI-selective interleukin 10 that has completed a Phase 1b clinical trial in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). AMT further plans to initiate Phase 2 clinical trials of AMT-101 in UC and related inflammatory indications. AMT’s technology platform enables it to design and develop various oral biologic therapeutic modalities, such as peptides, proteins, full-length antibodies, antibody fragments, and RNA therapeutics, with potentially significant advantages over existing marketed and development-stage drugs.

Flexport

Series D in 2019
Flexport, Inc. is a global freight forwarder and logistics platform that offers online customs brokerage and freight forwarding services. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a comprehensive online dashboard that allows businesses to understand, purchase, manage, and track essential services for global trade. Flexport's offerings include customs brokerage, which encompasses customs clearances, bonds, product classification, and government filings, as well as freight forwarding services such as ocean, air, and road transport. The company also delivers supply chain solutions, including cargo insurance, quality inspections, warehousing, fulfillment, product sourcing, and trade finance. By leveraging modern software, Flexport aims to enhance the user experience in global trade, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to fulfillment centers.

Beam

Seed Round in 2018
Beam is a micro-mobility startup that encourages users to park their e-scooters in pre-determined parking spots via its app by offering incentives, instead of parking it anywhere randomly on the street.
Applied Molecular Transport Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company leveraging its proprietary technology platform to design and develop a pipeline of novel oral biologic product candidates to treat autoimmune, inflammatory, metabolic, and other diseases. AMT’s proprietary technology platform allows it to exploit existing natural cellular trafficking pathways to facilitate the active transport of therapeutic payloads across the intestinal epithelium (IE) barrier. Active transport is an efficient mechanism that uses the cell’s own machinery to transport materials across the IE barrier. AMT believes that its ability to exploit this mechanism is a key differentiator of its approach. AMT is developing oral biologic product candidates in patient-friendly tablet and capsule forms that are designed for either targeting local gastrointestinal (GI) tissue or entering systemic circulation to precisely address the relevant biology of a disease. AMT is building a portfolio of oral product candidates based on its technology platform including its lead product candidate, AMT-101, an oral GI-selective interleukin 10 that has completed a Phase 1b clinical trial in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). AMT further plans to initiate Phase 2 clinical trials of AMT-101 in UC and related inflammatory indications. AMT’s technology platform enables it to design and develop various oral biologic therapeutic modalities, such as peptides, proteins, full-length antibodies, antibody fragments, and RNA therapeutics, with potentially significant advantages over existing marketed and development-stage drugs.

Unioncrate

Seed Round in 2018
Unioncrate, Inc. develops artificial intelligence-driven supply chain management software tailored for consumer goods companies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Barcelona and Buenos Aires, Unioncrate offers products like Stargate, which manages sales and purchase orders, suppliers, inventory, reporting, trade spend, and EDI. Another key product, Almanac, focuses on consumption-driven predictions. The company aims to enhance supply chain efficiency by providing accurate demand forecasts and collaborative visibility while automating operational tasks. By leveraging AI, Unioncrate addresses the operational challenges faced by businesses in a rapidly evolving market, moving away from outdated supply chain systems and helping clients recover valuable time and resources.

Cargo

Series A in 2018
Cargo Systems is the creators of Cargo, the in-car service that allows rideshare passengers to order products on their phone, without downloading an app. Founded in 2016 by former Birchbox employees, Cargo launched in New York and Boston with thousands of driver signups in 49 states. Cargo works directly with rideshare companies, drivers and brand partners to distribute a variety of products to passengers in-car. A Techstars alumnus, Cargo is venture-backed by Techstars Ventures, Fontinalis Partners, Detroit Venture Partners, Rosecliff Capital.

Flexport

Corporate Round in 2018
Flexport is a full-service global freight forwarder and logistics platform using modern software to fix the user experience in global trade. The platform arranges goods to be transported and tracks the inventory in real-time in orders carried by ocean, air, and road freight, enabling logistics companies to optimize transportation routes and inventory management. It is a licensed customs brokerage and freight forwarder built around a modern web application. Its freight service includes an online dashboard for businesses to easily understand, purchase, manage, and track the services required for global trade. Its team of logistics experts lets focus on core business by ensuring goods arrive at fulfillment/distribution centers on time and at the lowest cost. Flexport's mission is to fix the user experience in global trade and bring the world free trade through technology. The company was founded in 2013 by Ryan Petersen and is based in San Francisco, California.

Omni

Series B in 2018
Omni is a multifaceted company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in business intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud engineering services. Its primary offering is a unique business intelligence platform that merges the reliability of a shared data model with the flexibility of SQL, allowing users to easily access, explore, and share curated data metrics. This platform is designed to streamline the data analytics process, enabling clients to focus on deriving meaningful insights without the complications often associated with data management. Additionally, Omni operates a rentals platform that connects local businesses with community members, providing access to a variety of rental items such as bikes, surfboards, and camping equipment. This initiative enhances community engagement by making diverse products readily available for short-term use.

SnapShip

Seed Round in 2017
SnapShip is a logistics service provider focused on supporting small and midsize businesses (SMBs) in the e-commerce sector. The company offers affordable and scalable third-party logistics solutions that automate order fulfillment in real-time. With a commitment to simplicity and effectiveness, SnapShip enables SMBs to efficiently deliver their products to customers globally, while also providing multi-channel support to enhance their operational capabilities.

Flexport

Series C in 2017
Flexport, Inc. is a global freight forwarder and logistics platform that offers online customs brokerage and freight forwarding services. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a comprehensive online dashboard that allows businesses to understand, purchase, manage, and track essential services for global trade. Flexport's offerings include customs brokerage, which encompasses customs clearances, bonds, product classification, and government filings, as well as freight forwarding services such as ocean, air, and road transport. The company also delivers supply chain solutions, including cargo insurance, quality inspections, warehousing, fulfillment, product sourcing, and trade finance. By leveraging modern software, Flexport aims to enhance the user experience in global trade, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to fulfillment centers.

Trade Ghana

Seed Round in 2017
Trade Ghana is a platform that facilitates direct trading among buyers, sellers, and transporters of commodities in the country. By eliminating middlemen, Trade Ghana allows users to specify their desired quantity, grade, and price, connecting them with sellers that meet their requirements. The platform also provides essential services, including the weighing and grading of goods, direct delivery to buyers, and a return policy for any rejected products. Additionally, it offers vital market information and payment handling, ensuring user anonymity and assisting small-scale farmers in navigating the agricultural market. Through its comprehensive database, Trade Ghana supports the efficient management of agricultural production and market dynamics, promoting a streamlined trading experience.

Flexport

Series B in 2016
Flexport is a full-service global freight forwarder and logistics platform using modern software to fix the user experience in global trade. The platform arranges goods to be transported and tracks the inventory in real-time in orders carried by ocean, air, and road freight, enabling logistics companies to optimize transportation routes and inventory management. It is a licensed customs brokerage and freight forwarder built around a modern web application. Its freight service includes an online dashboard for businesses to easily understand, purchase, manage, and track the services required for global trade. Its team of logistics experts lets focus on core business by ensuring goods arrive at fulfillment/distribution centers on time and at the lowest cost. Flexport's mission is to fix the user experience in global trade and bring the world free trade through technology. The company was founded in 2013 by Ryan Petersen and is based in San Francisco, California.

Flexport

Series A in 2015
Flexport, Inc. is a global freight forwarder and logistics platform that offers online customs brokerage and freight forwarding services. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a comprehensive online dashboard that allows businesses to understand, purchase, manage, and track essential services for global trade. Flexport's offerings include customs brokerage, which encompasses customs clearances, bonds, product classification, and government filings, as well as freight forwarding services such as ocean, air, and road transport. The company also delivers supply chain solutions, including cargo insurance, quality inspections, warehousing, fulfillment, product sourcing, and trade finance. By leveraging modern software, Flexport aims to enhance the user experience in global trade, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to fulfillment centers.

Lyft

Series D in 2014
Lyft is a transportation company that operates a mobile application designed to connect drivers with passengers seeking rides. Founded in 2013, it has become the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada. The Lyft app allows users to request various types of rides, including private, shared, and luxury options, while also facilitating payment. In addition to ride-sharing, Lyft has expanded its services to include bike and scooter-sharing, promoting multimodal transportation solutions. The company primarily focuses on serving college, university, and corporate communities, and it enables riders to schedule rides up to seven days in advance.

Lyft

Series C in 2013
Lyft is a transportation company that operates a mobile application designed to connect drivers with passengers seeking rides. Founded in 2013, it has become the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada. The Lyft app allows users to request various types of rides, including private, shared, and luxury options, while also facilitating payment. In addition to ride-sharing, Lyft has expanded its services to include bike and scooter-sharing, promoting multimodal transportation solutions. The company primarily focuses on serving college, university, and corporate communities, and it enables riders to schedule rides up to seven days in advance.

Lyft

Series B in 2013
Lyft is a transportation company that operates a mobile application designed to connect drivers with passengers seeking rides. Founded in 2013, it has become the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada. The Lyft app allows users to request various types of rides, including private, shared, and luxury options, while also facilitating payment. In addition to ride-sharing, Lyft has expanded its services to include bike and scooter-sharing, promoting multimodal transportation solutions. The company primarily focuses on serving college, university, and corporate communities, and it enables riders to schedule rides up to seven days in advance.
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