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San Francisco, California · Invests in US; Europe; Global · Website

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Thesis

Back revolutionary technologies and visionary founders who think in first principles. We invest across all stages when conviction exists, providing patient capital and board-level partnership to founders building consequential companies that reshape industries.

Likely not a fit for

No lifestyle businesses, no incremental improvements presented as innovation, no pure consumer apps without structural advantages

How they invest

Lead or follow
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Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$6B
Decision process
Partnership vote

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Delian Asparouhov

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Peter Thiel

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Portfolio

SpacexAerospace Defense

SpaceX designs and manufactures rockets and spacecraft, founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology. It offers human spaceflight and research opportunities.

PalantirEnterprise Software

Palantir builds platforms for integrating, managing, and securing data, enabling human-driven analysis of real-world data. Their products are designed to empower users to ask complex questions without needing advanced technical skills.

StripeFintech Payments

Stripe builds programmable financial services. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities.

AndurilAerospace Defense

RedZone builds ruggedized, connected portable medical equipment for frontline emergency response teams, transforming outdated hardware into a modern, data-driven infrastructure. Their connected medical data platform enables real-time patient monitoring and equipment readiness, targeting military, EMS, and federal incident preparedness.

AirbnbTravel Hospitality

Airbnb is a global platform that connects travelers with unique accommodations and experiences offered by hosts in over 220 countries. Founded in 2007, the company has grown to include over 5 million hosts and has facilitated more than 2 billion guest arrivals, fostering authentic connections between guests and local communities.

OpenAIEnterprise Software

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company. Our mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.

RampFintech Payments

Ramp Network is a global financial technology company building solutions that connect the crypto economy with today’s financial infrastructure. They provide a powerful fiat<>crypto toolkit to onboard users into web3.

RipplingEnterprise Software

Rippling is a cloud-based workforce management platform that integrates HR, IT, and finance services, allowing businesses to manage their operations from a centralized location.

FigmaEnterprise Software

Figma is a collaborative interface design tool that allows users to design, prototype, and collaborate on projects in real-time.

SpotifyMedia Entertainment

Spotify is a leading global audio streaming service with millions of users and subscribers. It offers access to millions of songs and podcasts.

FacebookConsumer Apps Social

Meta Platforms is building technology that connects people, interests, and experiences, evolving from Facebook to include apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and moving towards immersive mixed reality experiences.

LyftTravel Hospitality

Lyft is a transportation network company that provides on-demand rides through its mobile app, allowing users to request rides from drivers in their area. The platform also offers options for scheduled rides and rewards for frequent users, making it a convenient choice for both riders and drivers.

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Founders Fund Research Investment Thesis Founders Fund is a legendary venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Peter Thiel, Sean Parker, and other visionary entrepreneurs who recognized that the best companies are built by founders with audacious ambitions. The fund's core thesis centers on backing revolutionary technologies and founders willing to build products that reshape entire industries. The…

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