Friends & Family Capital

Friends & Family Capital is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, founded by former Palantir CFO Colin Anderson and second-generation venture capitalist John Fogelsong. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies, emphasizing innovative business models that have the potential to transform large markets. They aim to empower founders by providing strategic insight, hands-on support, and operational expertise to scale businesses addressing critical real-world challenges and driving sustainable growth.

The firm's investment strategy centers on three key areas: team, operations, and capital. They assist founders in building world-class finance functions and operations during critical growth phases, offering deep operational expertise and strategic advice. Friends & Family Capital focuses on missions that advance the efficient frontier of free society and the institutions that power it, believing that technology offers the chance to change the world in a single generation.

As of October 2024, Friends & Family Capital has invested in over 75 companies, contributing to the creation of more than 100,000 jobs across its portfolio. The aggregate capital raised by these companies following the firm's initial investment exceeds $50 billion, with a market capitalization increase of $1 trillion. This track record underscores the firm's commitment to supporting visionary entrepreneurs and building the future through strategic investments in transformative technologies.