Founders Fund

Founders Fund, Inc. is a venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, California, established in 2005. The firm specializes in investing across various stages, including seed, early, mid, and growth stages, with a focus on transformative technologies. Founders Fund targets a wide range of sectors, such as aerospace, artificial intelligence, advanced computing, biotechnology, cybersecurity, energy, fintech, and consumer internet. The firm aims to support companies that are developing revolutionary technologies and typically invests between $500,000 and $300 million in its portfolio companies. Founders Fund's partners have a strong background in technology, having been investors, founders, and early employees of notable technology companies, including PayPal. The firm seeks to make investments globally, emphasizing innovation and impact.

Delian Asparouhov

Principal

Leigh Marie Braswell

Principal

Lauren Gross

Partner and COO

Jeffrey Lonsdale

Managing Director, Asia

John Luttig

Principal

Amin Mirzadegan

Principal

Scott Nolan

Partner

Luke Nosek

Managing Partner

Neil Ruthven

CFO

Brian Singerman

Partner

Napoleon Ta

Partner

Matias Van Thienen

Principal

Past deals in Health Insurance

Even

Series A in 2024
Even is a health tech company and healthcare provider that partners directly with the top hospitals in the country to offer you unlimited diagnostics, consultations, and 50 lakh worth of hospitalisations all with one monthly subscription cost.

Q Bio

Venture Round in 2024
Q Bio, founded in 2015 by Jeffrey Kaditz, Dr. Michael Snyder, and Dr. Garry Choy, operates a clinical digital twin platform aimed at assessing patients' medical histories to identify immediate and future health risks. Based in San Carlos, California, the company utilizes whole-body scans to create a digital twin of each patient's physical body, quantifying and digitizing health data. By leveraging simulated human physiology and machine learning, Q Bio's platform can predict potential health risks, enabling healthcare professionals to provide proactive treatment. The interdisciplinary team at Q Bio comprises experts in applied mathematics, computational physics, electrical engineering, genetics, and radiology, supported by prominent venture capital firms.

9amHealth

Series A in 2024
9amHealth is a healthcare service provider that aims to deliver comprehensive medical support for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. The company offers personalized care plans, prescription medication, at-home lab tests, and unlimited virtual visits, ensuring that patients have direct access to affordable and compassionate care. By redesigning all care elements into a single digital service, 9amHealth caters to the modern realities of patients' lives, making healthcare always available and convenient, even for those without insurance. Its focus on chronic conditions highlights its commitment to improving the health and well-being of customers in the United States.

Even

Convertible Note in 2022
Even is a health tech company and healthcare provider that partners directly with the top hospitals in the country to offer you unlimited diagnostics, consultations, and 50 lakh worth of hospitalisations all with one monthly subscription cost.

Fathom

Series B in 2022
Fathom Health, founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, provides artificial intelligence solutions aimed at streamlining the medical reimbursement process. The company has developed a coding automation platform that expedites medical coding practices by automatically reviewing incoming charts. In addition to this technology, Fathom offers full-service coding solutions and real-time comprehensive audits, allowing healthcare providers to enhance operational efficiency through automation. By leveraging AI, Fathom enables medical operators to optimize their coding processes, ultimately improving their business outcomes.

Dr. B

Venture Round in 2022
Dr. B is a telehealth service focused on providing affordable doctor consultations for prescriptions, starting with treatments for Covid-19 such as Paxlovid. The platform enables patients to receive medical care from home through online health assessments, which are reviewed by board-certified doctors. Once approved, prescriptions can be conveniently filled at local pharmacies or online, making healthcare more accessible. Dr. B also offers a no-cost option for qualifying patients, further enhancing its commitment to equitable healthcare solutions.

9amHealth

Series A in 2022
9amHealth is a healthcare service provider that aims to deliver comprehensive medical support for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. The company offers personalized care plans, prescription medication, at-home lab tests, and unlimited virtual visits, ensuring that patients have direct access to affordable and compassionate care. By redesigning all care elements into a single digital service, 9amHealth caters to the modern realities of patients' lives, making healthcare always available and convenient, even for those without insurance. Its focus on chronic conditions highlights its commitment to improving the health and well-being of customers in the United States.

Alinea Health

Venture Round in 2022
Alinea Health is a health-tech startup that provides solutions for corporate health. It utilizes large amounts of data and proprietary algorithms to assist the client company's beneficiaries in navigating their health plans, providing personalized and unbiased guidance, recommendations from the most effective doctors in the accredited network, and conveniences such as scheduling consultations and exams. In addition to continuous monitoring, its doctors use the Lifestyle Medicine methodology to promote a healthy lifestyle and lower the risk of developing chronic diseases.

SmithRx

Series B in 2022
SmithRx is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in designing and managing custom pharmacy benefit plans for employers. Founded in 2016, it operates on a modern technology platform that enhances flexibility, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in the pharmacy benefits space. The company aims to provide a cost-competitive pharmacy benefit management service through a pass-through model, a unified technology platform, and concierge-level support. By leveraging data analytics, SmithRx offers transparency and control over pharmacy benefits, enabling employers and their employees to better manage prescription costs. The team at SmithRx combines expertise from various healthcare and technology sectors, ensuring that clinical programs and alternative sourcing are effectively integrated into their service offerings. This approach not only focuses on reducing drug spending but also enhances the overall experience for members navigating their pharmacy benefits.

Garner Health

Series B in 2021
Garner Health is a provider of healthcare services used to help employers give their employees a better healthcare experience. The company offers its solution through employers who want to give their employees a better quality healthcare experience and in-turn save on the cost of healthcare because the best doctors end up costing the least money. Garner Health was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in New York.

9amHealth

Seed Round in 2021
9amHealth is a healthcare service provider that aims to deliver comprehensive medical support for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. The company offers personalized care plans, prescription medication, at-home lab tests, and unlimited virtual visits, ensuring that patients have direct access to affordable and compassionate care. By redesigning all care elements into a single digital service, 9amHealth caters to the modern realities of patients' lives, making healthcare always available and convenient, even for those without insurance. Its focus on chronic conditions highlights its commitment to improving the health and well-being of customers in the United States.

Even

Seed Round in 2021
Even is a health tech company and healthcare provider that partners directly with the top hospitals in the country to offer you unlimited diagnostics, consultations, and 50 lakh worth of hospitalisations all with one monthly subscription cost.

Garner Health

Series A in 2021
Garner Health is a provider of healthcare services used to help employers give their employees a better healthcare experience. The company offers its solution through employers who want to give their employees a better quality healthcare experience and in-turn save on the cost of healthcare because the best doctors end up costing the least money. Garner Health was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in New York.

Oscar Health

Venture Round in 2020
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that offers a range of plans for individuals, families, and small groups, as well as Medicare Advantage options for adults aged 65 and older. Founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser, the company is headquartered in New York City. Oscar Health employs technology and data-driven solutions to enhance the healthcare experience, providing virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling services. Its plans are available in select regions of New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas, catering to those who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance.

Siren Care

Series B in 2020
Siren Care, Inc. is a health technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in wearable devices designed for diabetic health tracking, particularly through its flagship product, the Siren diabetic socks. These smart socks continuously monitor foot temperature, providing crucial data that can help detect early signs of diabetic ulcers, thereby reducing the risk of amputations. The temperature data is transmitted via an application, allowing healthcare providers to monitor patients effectively and intervene early if necessary. Siren Care aims to enhance healthcare for individuals with chronic diseases by collaborating with both providers and payers to improve patient outcomes in diabetic foot care.

Q Bio

Series B in 2020
Q Bio, founded in 2015 by Jeffrey Kaditz, Dr. Michael Snyder, and Dr. Garry Choy, operates a clinical digital twin platform aimed at assessing patients' medical histories to identify immediate and future health risks. Based in San Carlos, California, the company utilizes whole-body scans to create a digital twin of each patient's physical body, quantifying and digitizing health data. By leveraging simulated human physiology and machine learning, Q Bio's platform can predict potential health risks, enabling healthcare professionals to provide proactive treatment. The interdisciplinary team at Q Bio comprises experts in applied mathematics, computational physics, electrical engineering, genetics, and radiology, supported by prominent venture capital firms.

Collective Health

Series E in 2019
Collective Health is a prominent health benefits platform that streamlines the management of medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services for employees and their families. By offering an integrated solution through a cloud-based self-insurance platform, the company simplifies the administration of health plans via a single portal. This platform provides users with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to facilitate the navigation and management of healthcare services. Collective Health aims to reduce the complexities of delivering health benefits, enhance the member experience, and promote healthier outcomes for both employees and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Lehi, Utah.

Flo Health

Series A in 2019
Flo Health, Inc. specializes in developing a women's health application focused on menstruation cycle tracking and reproductive health. Founded in 2015 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers Flo, an app designed to assist women at various stages of their reproductive lives, including menstruation, conception, pregnancy, early motherhood, and menopause. The Flo app provides features such as personalized health insights, curated cycle and ovulation tracking, and expert tips, all while maintaining a secure and private community for users to discuss their questions and concerns. The application is available in over 20 languages on both iOS and Android platforms, emphasizing safety and reliability as it aims to be a trusted digital resource for women’s health information.

Siren Care

Series A in 2018
Siren Care, Inc. is a health technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in wearable devices designed for diabetic health tracking, particularly through its flagship product, the Siren diabetic socks. These smart socks continuously monitor foot temperature, providing crucial data that can help detect early signs of diabetic ulcers, thereby reducing the risk of amputations. The temperature data is transmitted via an application, allowing healthcare providers to monitor patients effectively and intervene early if necessary. Siren Care aims to enhance healthcare for individuals with chronic diseases by collaborating with both providers and payers to improve patient outcomes in diabetic foot care.

SmithRx

Series A in 2018
SmithRx is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in designing and managing custom pharmacy benefit plans for employers. Founded in 2016, it operates on a modern technology platform that enhances flexibility, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in the pharmacy benefits space. The company aims to provide a cost-competitive pharmacy benefit management service through a pass-through model, a unified technology platform, and concierge-level support. By leveraging data analytics, SmithRx offers transparency and control over pharmacy benefits, enabling employers and their employees to better manage prescription costs. The team at SmithRx combines expertise from various healthcare and technology sectors, ensuring that clinical programs and alternative sourcing are effectively integrated into their service offerings. This approach not only focuses on reducing drug spending but also enhances the overall experience for members navigating their pharmacy benefits.

Siren Care

Seed Round in 2018
Siren Care, Inc. is a health technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in wearable devices designed for diabetic health tracking, particularly through its flagship product, the Siren diabetic socks. These smart socks continuously monitor foot temperature, providing crucial data that can help detect early signs of diabetic ulcers, thereby reducing the risk of amputations. The temperature data is transmitted via an application, allowing healthcare providers to monitor patients effectively and intervene early if necessary. Siren Care aims to enhance healthcare for individuals with chronic diseases by collaborating with both providers and payers to improve patient outcomes in diabetic foot care.

Oscar Health

Venture Round in 2018
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that offers a range of plans for individuals, families, and small groups, as well as Medicare Advantage options for adults aged 65 and older. Founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser, the company is headquartered in New York City. Oscar Health employs technology and data-driven solutions to enhance the healthcare experience, providing virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling services. Its plans are available in select regions of New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas, catering to those who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance.

Collective Health

Series D in 2018
Collective Health is a prominent health benefits platform that streamlines the management of medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services for employees and their families. By offering an integrated solution through a cloud-based self-insurance platform, the company simplifies the administration of health plans via a single portal. This platform provides users with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to facilitate the navigation and management of healthcare services. Collective Health aims to reduce the complexities of delivering health benefits, enhance the member experience, and promote healthier outcomes for both employees and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Lehi, Utah.

SmithRx

Series A in 2018
SmithRx is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in designing and managing custom pharmacy benefit plans for employers. Founded in 2016, it operates on a modern technology platform that enhances flexibility, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in the pharmacy benefits space. The company aims to provide a cost-competitive pharmacy benefit management service through a pass-through model, a unified technology platform, and concierge-level support. By leveraging data analytics, SmithRx offers transparency and control over pharmacy benefits, enabling employers and their employees to better manage prescription costs. The team at SmithRx combines expertise from various healthcare and technology sectors, ensuring that clinical programs and alternative sourcing are effectively integrated into their service offerings. This approach not only focuses on reducing drug spending but also enhances the overall experience for members navigating their pharmacy benefits.

Carrot Fertility

Seed Round in 2017
Carrot Fertility, Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive fertility benefits services to employers, supporting employees throughout their fertility healthcare journey on a global scale. The company's offerings include services such as egg freezing, in vitro fertilization, adoption, donor and gestational carrier services, as well as a premium pharmacy experience for fertility medications through Carrot Rx. Additionally, Carrot Pregnancy provides virtual access to experts and on-demand doctor-approved content, while the Carrot Card allows employees to use a flexible debit card for their fertility-related expenses. By customizing these benefits, Carrot Fertility aims to deliver financial, medical, and emotional support for individuals pursuing parenthood. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also maintains offices in Chicago, New York, Dublin, Geneva, Tokyo, and Seoul.

SmithRx

Seed Round in 2017
SmithRx is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in designing and managing custom pharmacy benefit plans for employers. Founded in 2016, it operates on a modern technology platform that enhances flexibility, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in the pharmacy benefits space. The company aims to provide a cost-competitive pharmacy benefit management service through a pass-through model, a unified technology platform, and concierge-level support. By leveraging data analytics, SmithRx offers transparency and control over pharmacy benefits, enabling employers and their employees to better manage prescription costs. The team at SmithRx combines expertise from various healthcare and technology sectors, ensuring that clinical programs and alternative sourcing are effectively integrated into their service offerings. This approach not only focuses on reducing drug spending but also enhances the overall experience for members navigating their pharmacy benefits.

Medal

Seed Round in 2016
Extract, transport, translate, and share medical information faster for review, coordination, referral, analysis, billing, and auditing.

Oscar Health

Private Equity Round in 2016
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that offers a range of plans for individuals, families, and small groups, as well as Medicare Advantage options for adults aged 65 and older. Founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser, the company is headquartered in New York City. Oscar Health employs technology and data-driven solutions to enhance the healthcare experience, providing virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling services. Its plans are available in select regions of New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas, catering to those who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance.

Q Bio

Seed Round in 2016
Q Bio, founded in 2015 by Jeffrey Kaditz, Dr. Michael Snyder, and Dr. Garry Choy, operates a clinical digital twin platform aimed at assessing patients' medical histories to identify immediate and future health risks. Based in San Carlos, California, the company utilizes whole-body scans to create a digital twin of each patient's physical body, quantifying and digitizing health data. By leveraging simulated human physiology and machine learning, Q Bio's platform can predict potential health risks, enabling healthcare professionals to provide proactive treatment. The interdisciplinary team at Q Bio comprises experts in applied mathematics, computational physics, electrical engineering, genetics, and radiology, supported by prominent venture capital firms.

Oscar Health

Series C in 2015
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that offers a range of plans for individuals, families, and small groups, as well as Medicare Advantage options for adults aged 65 and older. Founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser, the company is headquartered in New York City. Oscar Health employs technology and data-driven solutions to enhance the healthcare experience, providing virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling services. Its plans are available in select regions of New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas, catering to those who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance.

Collective Health

Series B in 2015
Collective Health is a prominent health benefits platform that streamlines the management of medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services for employees and their families. By offering an integrated solution through a cloud-based self-insurance platform, the company simplifies the administration of health plans via a single portal. This platform provides users with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to facilitate the navigation and management of healthcare services. Collective Health aims to reduce the complexities of delivering health benefits, enhance the member experience, and promote healthier outcomes for both employees and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Lehi, Utah.

Collective Health

Series B in 2015
Collective Health is a prominent health benefits platform that streamlines the management of medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services for employees and their families. By offering an integrated solution through a cloud-based self-insurance platform, the company simplifies the administration of health plans via a single portal. This platform provides users with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to facilitate the navigation and management of healthcare services. Collective Health aims to reduce the complexities of delivering health benefits, enhance the member experience, and promote healthier outcomes for both employees and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Lehi, Utah.

Oscar Health

Series B in 2014
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that offers a range of plans for individuals, families, and small groups, as well as Medicare Advantage options for adults aged 65 and older. Founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser, the company is headquartered in New York City. Oscar Health employs technology and data-driven solutions to enhance the healthcare experience, providing virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling services. Its plans are available in select regions of New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas, catering to those who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance.

Oscar Health

Series A in 2014
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that offers a range of plans for individuals, families, and small groups, as well as Medicare Advantage options for adults aged 65 and older. Founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser, the company is headquartered in New York City. Oscar Health employs technology and data-driven solutions to enhance the healthcare experience, providing virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling services. Its plans are available in select regions of New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas, catering to those who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance.

Collective Health

Series A in 2014
Collective Health is a prominent health benefits platform that streamlines the management of medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services for employees and their families. By offering an integrated solution through a cloud-based self-insurance platform, the company simplifies the administration of health plans via a single portal. This platform provides users with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to facilitate the navigation and management of healthcare services. Collective Health aims to reduce the complexities of delivering health benefits, enhance the member experience, and promote healthier outcomes for both employees and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Lehi, Utah.

Oscar Health

Series A in 2013
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that offers a range of plans for individuals, families, and small groups, as well as Medicare Advantage options for adults aged 65 and older. Founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser, the company is headquartered in New York City. Oscar Health employs technology and data-driven solutions to enhance the healthcare experience, providing virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling services. Its plans are available in select regions of New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas, catering to those who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance.

Practice Fusion

Series C in 2012
Practice Fusion, Inc. is a cloud-based electronic health records (EHR) company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2005. The company provides a comprehensive practice management software platform that includes features such as charting, scheduling, billing, e-prescribing, lab integrations, and secure messaging. This platform is designed to connect medical professionals, patients, labs, billers, imaging centers, and life science partners, facilitating improved healthcare delivery. Additionally, Practice Fusion offers a healthcare database called Practice Fusion Insight to support medical professionals. Its services cater to a diverse range of users, including independent practices, community clinics, large medical groups, and non-profit organizations. As of February 2018, Practice Fusion operates as a subsidiary of Allscripts Healthcare Solutions.

Practice Fusion

Venture Round in 2011
Practice Fusion, Inc. is a cloud-based electronic health records (EHR) company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2005. The company provides a comprehensive practice management software platform that includes features such as charting, scheduling, billing, e-prescribing, lab integrations, and secure messaging. This platform is designed to connect medical professionals, patients, labs, billers, imaging centers, and life science partners, facilitating improved healthcare delivery. Additionally, Practice Fusion offers a healthcare database called Practice Fusion Insight to support medical professionals. Its services cater to a diverse range of users, including independent practices, community clinics, large medical groups, and non-profit organizations. As of February 2018, Practice Fusion operates as a subsidiary of Allscripts Healthcare Solutions.

Practice Fusion

Series B in 2011
Practice Fusion, Inc. is a cloud-based electronic health records (EHR) company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2005. The company provides a comprehensive practice management software platform that includes features such as charting, scheduling, billing, e-prescribing, lab integrations, and secure messaging. This platform is designed to connect medical professionals, patients, labs, billers, imaging centers, and life science partners, facilitating improved healthcare delivery. Additionally, Practice Fusion offers a healthcare database called Practice Fusion Insight to support medical professionals. Its services cater to a diverse range of users, including independent practices, community clinics, large medical groups, and non-profit organizations. As of February 2018, Practice Fusion operates as a subsidiary of Allscripts Healthcare Solutions.
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