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FoundersX Ventures
FoundersX Ventures is an AI-First venture capital firm that invests in full-stack AI, from next-gen compute chips, AI and Space infrastructure, physical AI...
FoundersX Ventures
FoundersX Ventures is an AI-First venture capital firm that invests in full-stack AI, from next-gen compute chips, AI and Space infrastructure, physical AI foundation models and robotics, to Agentic AI solutions across industries. Its investment team originated from Stanford. The firm focuses on early-stage venture, deep-dive research, and substantial value creation in AI transformation and digital infrastructure.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2016
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Menlo Park
Corporate office
Menlo Park, CA, United States
Principals
Helen Liang
PhD, Managing Partner
Leo Cui
PhD, General Partner
Sizi Chen
General Partner
Tom Kosnik
PhD, Partner
Tristan Staschik
Partner
Tor Parawell
Partner
Irene Tsen
Investment Associate
Devin Lai
Investment Associate
Yicong Li
Venture Fellow
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at FoundersX Ventures?
The firm's website lists a managing partner, general partner, and partner without publishing individual names — an unusual choice for a venture firm. The team is described as Stanford-originated with deep domain expertise in machine learning, AI chips, quantum computing, and neuroscience. A network of venture fellows supports sourcing and diligence.
Does FoundersX participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm's public materials describe a direct-investment model across pre-seed, seed, and startup stages, with portfolio companies including World Labs and Turion Space. No fund-of-funds or LP-commitment activity is disclosed on its website.
What investment stages does FoundersX typically target?
FoundersX targets early-stage companies, specifically pre-seed, seed, and startup stages, occasionally extending into pre-IPO opportunities. The firm concentrates on the earliest phases of AI transformation and digital-infrastructure development.
Which sectors does FoundersX explicitly focus on?
The firm organizes its portfolio into three AI buckets: GenAI Infrastructure (AI chips, quantum computing, autonomous robotics), Deep Domains (fintech, healthcare, enterprise solutions), and GenAI Agents (consumer and business applications in entertainment and commerce). There is no explicit negative list of excluded sectors.
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