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Foundation Capital

California Founded 1995 Website LinkedIn
Cheque Size$1M to $50M
Stages10
Industries15
Markets19
Stated Portfolio6
Operating Since1995 (31y)

About Foundation Capital

Foundation Capital is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, California, founded in 1995. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in technology companies, focusing on sectors such as fintech, enterprise software, and consumer products. Over the years, Foundation Capital has invested in over 400 companies, achieving more than 120 exits through acquisitions or initial public offerings. Notable investments include Netflix, Solana, Turing, Eightfold, Cerebras, and Jasper. The firm has raised multiple funds, with the most recent being its eleventh fund in 2024, which raised $600 million. Foundation Capital is known for its disciplined investment approach, emphasizing high-conviction, high-ownership, and high-touch seed-stage investing. The firm's portfolio spans various industries, including fintech, enterprise software, consumer products, healthcare, education, media, energy, transportation, retail, telecommunications, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, e-commerce, and SaaS. With over $6 billion in assets under management, Foundation Capital continues to support innovative entrepreneurs aiming to redefine industries and create lasting impact.

Geographical Focus

African markets1

Other stated markets18

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaSingaporeChinaIndiaBrazilFranceUnited Arab EmiratesMexicoSouth KoreaSaudi ArabiaTurkeyRussiaIsrael

Requirements

High-conviction, high-ownership, high-touch seed-stage investments, Focus on transformative business models, Commitment to long-term growth and value creation

Stated Portfolio6

Netflix
Solana
Turing
Eightfold
Cerebras
Jasper

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TypeVenture Capital
CityCalifornia
Founded1995
Minimum Cheque$1M
Maximum Cheque$50M