We Back Entrepreneurs that Transform Big Markets

Empower Founders,
Transform Industries

Friends & Family Capital is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley started by the former CFO of Palantir Colin Anderson and second-generation venture capitalist John Fogelsong.

We believe generational companies require world-class finance functions and operations during critical growth phases.

We are the trusted partner for founders and CFOs, offering deep operational expertise, hands-on support, and strategic advice.

We purpose-built the firm to partner with founders on three key force multipliers of finance: team, operations, and capital.

We focus on missions that advance the efficient frontier of our free society and the institutions that power it.  

Technology offers the chance to change the world in a single generation. We look forward to joining you on the journey.

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Our Portfolio

Build next generation applications.

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Master your value chains through AI-powered insights into your supplier and customer networks.

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Transform defense capabilities with advanced technology.

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Protect your data assets across all environments at any organization.

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Join the social network.

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Streamline and standardize credit.

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Coordinate global logistics from factory to customer door in one platform.

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Transform how organizations build, operate, and maintain critical infrastructure.

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Help growing businesses onboard, pay, insure, and support their teams.

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Move from data to decision faster with real-time financial analytics and planning.

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Solve your most complex problems at scale with world class software.

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Empower public safety agencies to better protect their communities and the privacy of those they serve.

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Shape your financial future.

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Launch mass to space economically and reliably.

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Secure your enterprise and protect your people in a privacy-centric manner.

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The portfolio companies identified and described herein do not represent all of the portfolio companies purchased, sold or recommended for funds advised by Friends & Family Capital. It should not be assumed that an investment in the portfolio companies identified is or was profitable. The information is being shown to reflect the firm's ability to select investments and not to reflect any positive investment experience.

“Colin and the Friends & Family team are a top-five team in the Valley. Their background as world-class operators gives them both the credibility and insight to shape the most important narratives around financial strategy, traction, and the critical milestones for sustainable growth. Their exclusive portfolio has built a brand recognized by the best investors in the world. They are a must-have on any top-tier cap table. Period. ”

Jake Loosararian

Gecko Robotics Co-Founder/CEO

"Above all, they really want to do the right thing and build for the long term. They do the hard work, put in the time, nurture relationships, build trust, go above and beyond. They are competitive and want to be the best, but they are kind and service minded as well. It's a powerful combo."

Joshua Reeves

Gusto Founder/CEO
The above testimonials or endorsements (“Testimonials”) are provided by executives of Friends & Family Capital portfolio companies, some of whom are or may become investors of Friends & Family Capital. No compensation, either directly or indirectly, was provided in exchange for such Testimonials. There is a potential conflict of interest in any portfolio company executive providing a Testimonial, as an investment in any Friends & Family Capital fund may indirectly benefit such portfolio company. None of the above should be construed as advice or solicitation to buy or sell any securities nor as advice with respect to tax, legal or accounting matters.

Our Impact

Investments:
75+

Invested in over 75 companies.

Jobs:
100K

Total jobs created across all portfolio companies.

Impact:
$50B

Aggregate capital raised by portfolio companies following our initial investment.

Value:
$1T

Increase in market cap of portfolio companies following our initial investment.

Note: As of October 2024. Investments data reflects the total number of portfolio companies. Jobs reflects the total headcount of portfolio companies. Impact reflects the total private capital raised by portfolio companies after the Firm’s initial investment. Value reflects the increase in private or public market capitalization of portfolio companies after the Firm’s initial investment.

Technology offers the chance to change the world in a single generation.

Frameworks
for Success

Our frameworks equip founders and CFOs with vital insights. We share this knowledge to bolster operational scaling and fundraising readiness, positioning our network for success.

Revenue Unicorn Playbook

Examination of how top software companies scale to $1 Billion in annual revenue. Offers actionable lessons for growth.

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Earnings Season Summary

Synthesis of key trends from recent public technology quarterly earnings announcements. Delivers concise, impactful analysis for informed decision-making.

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Market Conditions Update

Analysis of venture capital trends for companies with valuations ranging from $1 Billion to $10 Billion. Provides insights for this phase of growth.

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Insights

Market Conditions Update

Market Conditions Update Q4 2024

The Market Conditions Update features metrics that we track internally on companies raising capital at valuations ranging from $1 Billion to $10 Billion.

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Revenue Unicorn Playbook

Revenue Unicorn Club: Five9

Congratulations to Five9 as it crosses $1 Billion in annual revenue and joins the software Revenue Unicorns! Let's see what we can learn from Five9's journey...

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Revenue Unicorn Playbook

Revenue Unicorn Club: Guidewire

Congratulations to Guidewire as it crosses $1 Billion in annual revenue and joins the software Revenue Unicorns! Let's see what we can learn from Guidewire's journey...

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