Founders Fund

Founders Fund is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that backs science and technology companies across multiple stages, from seed to late-stage. It pursues transformative technologies and follows a founder-friendly investment approach that provides substantial support with minimal interference. The firm invests in ventures solving difficult problems across sectors such as aerospace and transportation, artificial intelligence, advanced computing, energy, healthcare, biotechnology, cybersecurity, fintech, consumer internet, software, robotics, and related technology fields. It has backed notable companies early, including SpaceX, Palantir, and Facebook, reflecting a history of partnering with ambitious founders to scale breakthrough technologies.

Delian Asparouhov

Partner

Jennifer Campbell

Partner

Bridget Harris

Associate

Joey Krug

Partner

Sean Liu

Partner

Jeffrey Lonsdale

Managing Director, Asia

John Luttig

Partner

Amin Mirzadegan

Partner

Scott Nolan

Partner

Luke Nosek

Managing Partner

Stephen Oskoui

Venture Partner

Ryan Petersen

Partner

Keith Rabois

Partner

Neil Ruthven

CFO

Napoleon Ta

Partner

Matias Van Thienen

Partner

Past deals in Personal Health

Ataraxis

Series A in 2025
Ataraxis is an AI-based diagnostic platform that helps develop personalized treatment plans.

Even

Series A in 2024
Even partners with top hospitals nationwide to offer unlimited diagnostics, consultations, and hospitalization coverage worth INR 50 lakhs via a single monthly subscription.

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.

Forward

Series E in 2023
Forward is a startup focused on transforming healthcare delivery by incorporating advanced technologies that have been underutilized in the industry, such as sensors, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. Founded in January 2016 by former executives from Google and Uber, Forward operates primary care clinics that emphasize personalized patient care. Through its mobile application and natural language processing system, the company enhances healthcare services, offering features like body scanning, genetic screening, real-time blood testing, and home monitoring of vital signs. These innovations empower patients to take control of their health, promote transparency, and foster better collaboration with their primary care physicians. Backed by prominent investors and entrepreneurs, Forward aims to redefine the patient experience in healthcare.

Even

Convertible Note in 2022
Even partners with top hospitals nationwide to offer unlimited diagnostics, consultations, and hospitalization coverage worth INR 50 lakhs via a single monthly subscription.

Ostro

Series B in 2022
Ostro is a health platform based in Miami, Florida, founded in 2019, that specializes in personalized engagement solutions for the life sciences sector. The company focuses on creating informative connections between medicine producers and consumers, enhancing healthcare experiences for both patients and healthcare professionals. Ostro's platform streamlines the patient journey, offering services such as virtual consultations, logistics, regulatory compliance, and integrated payment solutions. By personalizing healthcare journeys, Ostro aims to boost engagement and improve the overall health outcomes for millions of individuals while delivering value to life sciences brands.

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.

Cor

Series A in 2022
COR helps you implement globally-proven healthy lifestyle practices, then shows you a totally new type of data about how your body responds. Optimize your lifestyle and discover the impact of different daily customs with precise, science-based self-knowledge.

Sword Health

Series D in 2021
Sword Health specializes in digital health solutions for physical rehabilitation. It employs artificial intelligence to deliver personalized care globally, enabling patients to perform interactive exercises at home under remote physiotherapist supervision.

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.

Mindbloom

Series A in 2021
Mindbloom is a mental health and wellness platform that provides at-home, clinician-prescribed psychedelic therapies, including guided ketamine sessions, to help individuals address anxiety and depression and improve overall well-being. The service pairs clients with licensed clinicians who review health history to determine suitability and guide treatment, ensuring physician oversight. The platform combines science-backed medicines designed by psychiatrists with behavioral science-based engagement and personalized media to support personal growth and sustained well-being. Mindbloom serves individual users and enterprise partners, and pursues research collaborations with academic institutions to advance understanding of digital and psychedelic therapies.

Calibrate

Series B in 2021
Calibrate Health, Inc., established in 2020 and based in New York, specializes in digital metabolic health services for sustainable weight loss. The company combines FDA-approved metabolic medications with a comprehensive curriculum and personalized virtual coaching to address the root causes of weight issues and promote long-term behavior change. Calibrate's approach, led by experts in obesity and nutrition science, aims to improve metabolic health and drive lasting results.

Even

Seed Round in 2021
Even partners with top hospitals nationwide to offer unlimited diagnostics, consultations, and hospitalization coverage worth INR 50 lakhs via a single monthly subscription.

Sword Health

Series C in 2021
Sword Health specializes in digital health solutions for physical rehabilitation. It employs artificial intelligence to deliver personalized care globally, enabling patients to perform interactive exercises at home under remote physiotherapist supervision.

Maximus

Seed Round in 2021
Maximus is a consumer telemedicine company for men’s health and hormone optimization. Maximus is revolutionizing the performance enhancement space by democratizing doctor-prescribed protocols developed by some of the world’s leading experts in men’s health. Maximus’ King Protocol utilizes a convenient prescription medication capsule to stimulate natural testosterone production, proven by at-home lab tests. Maximus was established in 2020 by Cameron Sepah in Santa Monica, California.

Clearing

Seed Round in 2021
Clearing is a digital healthcare platform built to serve the more than 50M chronic pain sufferers in the United States. In partnership with leading physicians and researchers at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and the Hospital for Special Surgery, and with significant funding from top-tier investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Founders Fund, Breyer Capital, and a host of leading healthcare and consumer entrepreneurs (including the founders of Hims, Seamless Grubhub, Flatiron Health, Forward Health, Curology and more) we are on a mission to provide patients with access to comprehensive, opioid-free pain relief.

Seed Health

Series A in 2021
Seed Health is a biotechnology company focused on therapeutics, consumer health innovations, and environmental solutions grounded in microbial sciences. It collaborates with academic researchers to advance discoveries in microbiology and develops health supplements that employ live biotherapeutics, combining probiotics and prebiotics to support digestive health, skin health, heart health, and micronutrient synthesis.

Seed Health

Series A in 2021
Seed Health is a biotechnology company focused on therapeutics, consumer health innovations, and environmental solutions grounded in microbial sciences. It collaborates with academic researchers to advance discoveries in microbiology and develops health supplements that employ live biotherapeutics, combining probiotics and prebiotics to support digestive health, skin health, heart health, and micronutrient synthesis.

Forward

Series D in 2021
Forward is a startup focused on transforming healthcare delivery by incorporating advanced technologies that have been underutilized in the industry, such as sensors, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. Founded in January 2016 by former executives from Google and Uber, Forward operates primary care clinics that emphasize personalized patient care. Through its mobile application and natural language processing system, the company enhances healthcare services, offering features like body scanning, genetic screening, real-time blood testing, and home monitoring of vital signs. These innovations empower patients to take control of their health, promote transparency, and foster better collaboration with their primary care physicians. Backed by prominent investors and entrepreneurs, Forward aims to redefine the patient experience in healthcare.

Modern Health

Series D in 2021
Modern Health is a mental wellness platform designed for innovative companies to support the mental health of their employees. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services including therapy sessions, coaching, and self-guided courses, all accessible through a user-friendly app. Modern Health combines the WHO well-being assessment with self-service wellness kits and connects users with certified coaches and licensed therapists in 35 languages. By providing these resources, Modern Health aims to destigmatize mental health conversations and make services more accessible, ultimately improving employee well-being and productivity.

Sword Health

Series B in 2021
Sword Health specializes in digital health solutions for physical rehabilitation. It employs artificial intelligence to deliver personalized care globally, enabling patients to perform interactive exercises at home under remote physiotherapist supervision.

Modern Health

Series C in 2020
Modern Health is a mental wellness platform designed for innovative companies to support the mental health of their employees. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services including therapy sessions, coaching, and self-guided courses, all accessible through a user-friendly app. Modern Health combines the WHO well-being assessment with self-service wellness kits and connects users with certified coaches and licensed therapists in 35 languages. By providing these resources, Modern Health aims to destigmatize mental health conversations and make services more accessible, ultimately improving employee well-being and productivity.

Sword Health

Series A in 2020
Sword Health specializes in digital health solutions for physical rehabilitation. It employs artificial intelligence to deliver personalized care globally, enabling patients to perform interactive exercises at home under remote physiotherapist supervision.

Modern Health

Series B in 2020
Modern Health is a mental wellness platform designed for innovative companies to support the mental health of their employees. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services including therapy sessions, coaching, and self-guided courses, all accessible through a user-friendly app. Modern Health combines the WHO well-being assessment with self-service wellness kits and connects users with certified coaches and licensed therapists in 35 languages. By providing these resources, Modern Health aims to destigmatize mental health conversations and make services more accessible, ultimately improving employee well-being and productivity.

Ostro

Series A in 2019
Ostro is a health platform based in Miami, Florida, founded in 2019, that specializes in personalized engagement solutions for the life sciences sector. The company focuses on creating informative connections between medicine producers and consumers, enhancing healthcare experiences for both patients and healthcare professionals. Ostro's platform streamlines the patient journey, offering services such as virtual consultations, logistics, regulatory compliance, and integrated payment solutions. By personalizing healthcare journeys, Ostro aims to boost engagement and improve the overall health outcomes for millions of individuals while delivering value to life sciences brands.

Remrise

Seed Round in 2019
Remrise, Inc. is a health and wellness company founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in personalized sleep aids that utilize drug-free, plant-based ingredients to enhance sleep quality. Customers begin their experience by taking a quiz that helps identify their specific sleep challenges, allowing Remrise to provide tailored sleep formulas. The key ingredients in these formulas include Reishi, Spine Date Seed, and L-Theanine. Additionally, Remrise offers a user-friendly application for tracking sleep patterns, helping individuals monitor their progress over time. The company focuses on integrating both Eastern and Western herbal traditions to support holistic health and improve overall well-being.

Sana Health

Convertible Note in 2019
Sana Health, Inc. is a digital health company based in Lafayette, Colorado, with an additional office in Mill Valley, California. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in developing bio-therapeutic devices designed to promote relaxation and alleviate pain and tension. Its flagship product, Sana, is a non-addictive mask and headphone combination that utilizes audiovisual stimulation to enhance the balance between the left and right sides of the brain, facilitating a deep meditative state. This device employs coordinated pulses of light and sound to guide users into relaxation, mimicking the benefits of long-term meditation practices. Sana Health is also engaged in multiple clinical studies, focusing on applications for conditions such as fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain, as well as trials related to anxiety and PTSD. The company offers its products for sale online and provides a mobile application accessible via major app platforms.

Flo Health

Series A in 2019
Flo Health is a company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing menstruation cycle tracking solutions through its flagship app, Flo. The app offers comprehensive support for girls and women throughout various stages of their reproductive lives, including menstruation, conception preparation, pregnancy, early motherhood, and menopause. Flo provides curated cycle and ovulation tracking, personalized health insights, expert tips, and a private community where users can share questions and concerns. The app is available in over 20 languages on both iOS and Android platforms, prioritizing safety and aiming to be a trusted digital source for women's health information.

Virta Health

Series B in 2018
Virta Health is a San Francisco–based health technology company that specializes in treating type 2 diabetes through an online, physician-supported program. The company combines nutritional biochemistry, data science, and digital tools to deliver on-demand care via a continuous remote care platform, providing physicians and health coaches who guide patients to reduce blood sugar and lose weight without medications or surgery. Founded in 2014, Virta offers a treatment approach aimed at reversing type 2 diabetes and improving related metabolic and cardiovascular health.

Counsyl

Venture Round in 2017
Counsyl is a health technology company specializing in DNA screening services for individuals and families. The company focuses on providing critical information that can significantly influence health outcomes, enabling proactive measures and informed decision-making. With a strong commitment to accessibility, Counsyl has screened over 500,000 patients and collaborated with more than 6,000 healthcare professionals through its accredited clinical laboratory. It employs sophisticated technology and custom robotic automation to analyze blood and saliva samples with precision and efficiency. The platform not only aids in family planning through its Family Prep Screen but also encompasses informed pregnancy and cancer screening. Recognized for its innovative approach, Counsyl has received accolades such as the Wall Street Journal’s Innovation Award for Medicine and has been listed among Scientific American's "Top 10 World Changing Ideas." The company combines the expertise of scientists, engineers, and clinical professionals to enhance communication between patients and healthcare providers regarding medical results.

O.School

Venture Round in 2017
O.School is a platform dedicated to sexual wellness education. It provides live streaming sessions and moderated chats, fostering a shame-free, LGBTQ-friendly space for individuals to explore their desires, communicate effectively, and heal from past traumas.

Sana Health

Seed Round in 2017
Sana Health, Inc. is a digital health company based in Lafayette, Colorado, with an additional office in Mill Valley, California. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in developing bio-therapeutic devices designed to promote relaxation and alleviate pain and tension. Its flagship product, Sana, is a non-addictive mask and headphone combination that utilizes audiovisual stimulation to enhance the balance between the left and right sides of the brain, facilitating a deep meditative state. This device employs coordinated pulses of light and sound to guide users into relaxation, mimicking the benefits of long-term meditation practices. Sana Health is also engaged in multiple clinical studies, focusing on applications for conditions such as fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain, as well as trials related to anxiety and PTSD. The company offers its products for sale online and provides a mobile application accessible via major app platforms.

Zocdoc

Series D in 2015
Zocdoc is a technology company based in New York that operates an online platform designed to enhance the healthcare experience for millions of patients monthly. Founded in 2007, Zocdoc allows users to search for and book appointments with various healthcare providers, including chiropractors, dentists, dermatologists, eye doctors, gynecologists, primary care doctors, and psychiatrists. The platform offers additional features such as doctor reviews, appointment reminders, preventive check-up notifications, and online paperwork services. Zocdoc aims to provide an accessible, seamless, and simple experience for patients seeking healthcare services, with appointments typically occurring within 24 to 72 hours of booking.

Glow

Series B in 2014
Glow, Inc. is a company focused on women's health, particularly in the areas of fertility, pregnancy, and reproductive well-being. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, it develops and operates mobile applications designed to offer information and support throughout various phases of women's reproductive health. Its primary offerings include Ruby By Glow, which provides period and ovulation tracking alongside health and sex education; Glow, an ovulation calculator; and Glow Nurture, a pregnancy tracking solution. Additionally, Glow offers a community fund program aimed at making infertility treatment more accessible through collective risk pooling among couples. This non-profit initiative also provides financial assistance to accredited infertility clinics for couples who do not achieve pregnancy. Glow's applications utilize data analysis to help users track their cycles and enhance fertility outcomes, offering resources and support for those experiencing pregnancy loss as well.

EPINOMICS

Funding Round in 2014
Epinomics Inc. specializes in advancing personalized medicine by leveraging big data analytics and proprietary epigenomics technology. Founded in 2013 and located in Menlo Park, California, the company focuses on decoding the human genome to enhance drug development and clinical applications. By utilizing innovative DNA sequencing technology, Epinomics aims to improve existing methodologies in the field, facilitating deeper scientific research and the development of clinical applications. As of March 31, 2018, Epinomics operates as a subsidiary of 10X Genomics, Inc., furthering its mission to revolutionize healthcare through precision medicine.

Glow

Series A in 2013
Glow, Inc. is a company focused on women's health, particularly in the areas of fertility, pregnancy, and reproductive well-being. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, it develops and operates mobile applications designed to offer information and support throughout various phases of women's reproductive health. Its primary offerings include Ruby By Glow, which provides period and ovulation tracking alongside health and sex education; Glow, an ovulation calculator; and Glow Nurture, a pregnancy tracking solution. Additionally, Glow offers a community fund program aimed at making infertility treatment more accessible through collective risk pooling among couples. This non-profit initiative also provides financial assistance to accredited infertility clinics for couples who do not achieve pregnancy. Glow's applications utilize data analysis to help users track their cycles and enhance fertility outcomes, offering resources and support for those experiencing pregnancy loss as well.

Ringadoc

Venture Round in 2013
Ringadoc operates as a healthcare technology company specializing in virtual communication software for medical professionals. Its platform facilitates secure, cross-platform conversations between doctors, patients, office staff, and other providers, enhancing patient-doctor interaction while streamlining workflows for healthcare practitioners. Led by Founder and CEO Jordan Michaels, Ringadoc aims to improve doctor-patient relationships and simplify healthcare communication processes.

Medtech For Solutions

Venture Round in 2012
Med-Tech Solutions, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Vancouver, specializing in the design, development, and marketing of specialty medical devices focused on women's health care. Founded in 2004, the company holds a license to manufacture, market, and distribute a medical pessary device known as Gynecone, which is utilized in the treatment of female urinary incontinence. In addition to Gynecone, Med-Tech Solutions designs various pessary devices specifically for addressing prolapsed tissue. In 2007, the company underwent a reverse merger, becoming part of The Four Rivers BioEnergy Company Inc.

Counsyl

Private Equity Round in 2011
Counsyl is a health technology company specializing in DNA screening services for individuals and families. The company focuses on providing critical information that can significantly influence health outcomes, enabling proactive measures and informed decision-making. With a strong commitment to accessibility, Counsyl has screened over 500,000 patients and collaborated with more than 6,000 healthcare professionals through its accredited clinical laboratory. It employs sophisticated technology and custom robotic automation to analyze blood and saliva samples with precision and efficiency. The platform not only aids in family planning through its Family Prep Screen but also encompasses informed pregnancy and cancer screening. Recognized for its innovative approach, Counsyl has received accolades such as the Wall Street Journal’s Innovation Award for Medicine and has been listed among Scientific American's "Top 10 World Changing Ideas." The company combines the expertise of scientists, engineers, and clinical professionals to enhance communication between patients and healthcare providers regarding medical results.

GoodRx

Seed Round in 2011
GoodRx operates a digital platform that compares prescription drug prices from local and mail-order pharmacies across the United States. It provides consumers with pricing information, pharmacy coupons, and tips to save on medication costs.

Zocdoc

Series C in 2011
Zocdoc is a technology company based in New York that operates an online platform designed to enhance the healthcare experience for millions of patients monthly. Founded in 2007, Zocdoc allows users to search for and book appointments with various healthcare providers, including chiropractors, dentists, dermatologists, eye doctors, gynecologists, primary care doctors, and psychiatrists. The platform offers additional features such as doctor reviews, appointment reminders, preventive check-up notifications, and online paperwork services. Zocdoc aims to provide an accessible, seamless, and simple experience for patients seeking healthcare services, with appointments typically occurring within 24 to 72 hours of booking.

Azumio

Series A in 2011
Azumio Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based developer of health and fitness mobile applications aimed at improving overall human health. Founded in 2011, the company offers a range of applications, including Instant Heart Rate, Fitness Buddy, and the Argus platform. Argus serves as a comprehensive lifestyle service that facilitates activity and diet tracking while fostering a social network centered on health and fitness. The platform integrates various applications, such as Sleep Time and Glucose Buddy, and also connects with third-party wearable devices. Azumio leverages advanced technologies, including AI and deep learning, to enhance food recognition and provide users with valuable insights into their health and wellbeing.

Zocdoc

Series B in 2010
Zocdoc is a technology company based in New York that operates an online platform designed to enhance the healthcare experience for millions of patients monthly. Founded in 2007, Zocdoc allows users to search for and book appointments with various healthcare providers, including chiropractors, dentists, dermatologists, eye doctors, gynecologists, primary care doctors, and psychiatrists. The platform offers additional features such as doctor reviews, appointment reminders, preventive check-up notifications, and online paperwork services. Zocdoc aims to provide an accessible, seamless, and simple experience for patients seeking healthcare services, with appointments typically occurring within 24 to 72 hours of booking.

Pathway Genomics

Series A in 2009
Pathway Genomics Corporation is a clinical laboratory based in San Diego, California, that specializes in providing genetic testing services to healthcare professionals and their patients both domestically and internationally. The company offers a variety of tests, including liquid biopsy, hereditary cancer assessments, and pharmacogenomics, which evaluates how individuals respond to specific medications. Additionally, Pathway Genomics provides services related to general health and wellness, carrier screening, and corporate wellness initiatives. Their testing portfolio addresses numerous health concerns, including cancer risk, cardiac health, inherited diseases, and responses to nutrition and exercise. Pathway Genomics is recognized for its commitment to quality, holding CAP accreditation and establishing strategic partnerships with organizations like Standard Process and Rainbow Genomics. The company was incorporated in 2008, reflecting its ongoing role in advancing personalized medicine.
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