Fifty Years

Fifty Years is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, focusing on pre-seed and seed investments. The firm backs founders who leverage technology to address significant global challenges, including the climate crisis, disease, connectivity, and malnutrition. Their portfolio encompasses sectors such as technology, healthcare, clean tech, consumer internet, crypto, financial services, mobile, and robotics. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes positive social and environmental impact, aiming to build substantial businesses that solve critical global issues. They are backed by 46 founders of billion-dollar companies and have supported over 72 PhD founders and 33 PhD CEOs, fostering a community of world-class scientists and entrepreneurs. Fifty Years operates in the venture capital market, primarily serving scientists, engineers, and hackers who are building transformative businesses. By investing in groundbreaking technologies and solutions, Fifty Years not only seeks financial returns but also aims to create a positive impact on the world.

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