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Foundation Capital, founded 1995 in Palo Alto. One of Silicon Valley's most established VC firms. $3B+ AUM across multiple funds. Early-stage focus on business model innovation. Backed Netflix, Lending Club, Solera, Chegg, and many others. Known for thesis-driven investing around how businesses are built differently.
Business model innovation across enterprise software, fintech, consumer internet, and marketplaces. Companies rethinking how industries operate.
Major portfolio exits include Netflix, Lending Club (IPO), Chegg (IPO), Solera. Long track record of successful early-stage investments across multiple fund generations.
To approach Foundation Capital, founders should visit their website at foundationcapital.com to submit their pitch. The firm is particularly interested in early-stage companies led by technical founders who are rethinking industry operations.
Foundation Capital has made 10 investments in the last 12 months, with their most recent investment occurring on December 1, 2025. The firm continues to maintain a strong presence in the venture capital landscape with a focus on transformative business ideas.
Foundation Capital invests in Seed, Series A, and Series B stages.
Founders can pitch Foundation Capital through their website at foundationcapital.com.
Foundation Capital focuses on consumer, fintech, marketplaces, and SaaS sectors.
The typical check size ranges from $2 million to $15 million.
Foundation Capital primarily invests in the United States.
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