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.
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General Matter
Venture Round in 2025
General Matter is a nuclear energy company specializing in the operation of energy infrastructure for scalable power generation. It offers compact, resilient systems that function independently of geographical or weather conditions, utilizing non-emitting baseload power sources. These systems support critical applications in various sectors, including computing, industrial manufacturing, and operations in remote environments, enabling consistent and secure power access to meet rising energy demands. Additionally, the company is involved in the production of enriched uranium.
Radiant
Series C in 2024
Radiant is a clean energy startup based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the development of portable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide an alternative to fossil fuels for both military and commercial applications. Its flagship product, the Kaleidos microreactor, is designed to fit within a shipping container, allowing for transportation by air, ship, and road. This innovative microreactor serves as a zero-emissions power source, making it particularly suitable for remote locations and critical applications where traditional diesel generators are typically used.
Radiant
Series B in 2023
Radiant is a clean energy startup based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the development of portable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide an alternative to fossil fuels for both military and commercial applications. Its flagship product, the Kaleidos microreactor, is designed to fit within a shipping container, allowing for transportation by air, ship, and road. This innovative microreactor serves as a zero-emissions power source, making it particularly suitable for remote locations and critical applications where traditional diesel generators are typically used.
The Boring Company
Series C in 2022
The Boring Company is an infrastructure and tunnel construction company focused on developing underground transportation networks. It designs and builds tunnel systems to alleviate urban traffic, offering safe, fast, and cost-efficient routes for transportation, utilities, and freight, with the aim of reducing surface congestion and expanding mobility options.
Tibber
Series B in 2020
Founded in Norway and Sweden in 2016, Tibber is a digital electricity supplier offering smart solutions to minimize customers' consumption and costs. It provides renewable energy at fair prices, real-time analytics via its app, and compatibility with various smart home devices. Tibber aims to reduce residential electricity consumption by 20% across Europe.
Tibber
Series A in 2019
Founded in Norway and Sweden in 2016, Tibber is a digital electricity supplier offering smart solutions to minimize customers' consumption and costs. It provides renewable energy at fair prices, real-time analytics via its app, and compatibility with various smart home devices. Tibber aims to reduce residential electricity consumption by 20% across Europe.
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