Foundation Capital

Foundation Capital was founded in 1995. As an early-stage venture capital firm, our fintech, enterprise, and consumer investments have reinvented industries and defined new markets. For over a quarter of a century—through boom and bust, prosperity or calamity—Foundation Capital has endured, evolved, and thrived, with over $3B assets under managemen

Portfolio
4 companies
Tracked Valuation
$10B
Companies Valued
3 of 4
Location
Palo Alto, California, United States
Founded
1995
Team size
96

Investment focus

Foundation Capital's portfolio on More Capital spans aerospace & defense, enterprise software, hr & workforce, artificial intelligence. The firm is based in Palo Alto, California, United States. Of the 4 portfolio companies tracked here, 3 have publicly reported valuations totaling approximately $10B.

If your company is backed by Foundation Capital

Employees at companies backed by Foundation Capital may encounter this fund's name on their cap table, in board communications, or in funding announcements. Understanding who invests in your employer can provide useful context when evaluating your equity.

What this means for your stock

Institutional investors like Foundation Capital typically hold preferred shares with rights that differ from the common stock or options held by employees. In a liquidity event, preferred shareholders may have liquidation preferences, anti-dilution protections, or board-level governance rights that affect the value of common equity. The specific terms depend on each company's funding agreements.

Secondary market considerations

Some venture-backed companies allow employees to sell shares on secondary markets, while others restrict transfers. Whether your company permits secondary sales, and under what conditions, is typically governed by the company's equity plan and any applicable right-of-first-refusal provisions — not by the fund itself. However, the presence of institutional investors can sometimes signal the maturity and governance structure of the company.

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Foundation Capital portfolio companies

4 companies tracked on More Capital, sorted by reported valuation. 1 companies do not have a publicly reported valuation.

Top holdings by valuation

By sector

Enterprise Software (1)

HR & Workforce (1)

Aerospace & Defense (1)

Artificial Intelligence (1)

Industries invested in

Frequent co-investors

Funds that most frequently co-invest alongside Foundation Capital in the same companies.

Last verified: 2026-05-28

Portfolio data compiled from public filings, press releases, and industry databases. Valuations are reported figures and may not reflect current market conditions. Not investment advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making financial decisions.