The Founders Fund Mafia
Playing it safe doesn’t build the future. That belief drove Peter Thiel, Ken Howery, and Luke Nosek to launch Founders Fund in 2005. Frustrated by how traditional VCs avoided risk, they set out to fund companies others wouldn’t touch.
The result? Early bets on SpaceX, Palantir, and Airbnb, ideas that once seemed wild but redefined entire industries.
Founders Fund backs founders who think long-term, challenge assumptions, and aim for real impact, not just returns.
Inside the firm, independent thinking isn’t a value but a requirement.
That culture has shaped dozens of former team members who’ve gone on to build influential startups of their own.
The Founders Fund Mafia has founded 39 companies and raised $6.7B.
PS: Are you a Founders Fund Mafia member interested in bringing your community together to invest in innovative ventures (and enjoy potential profits and other perks along the way)? Or perhaps you're part of another dynamic group that could be a fantastic source of startup investments?
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