Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Analytics • Robotics • Aerospace (& Defense) • Mobility • Consumer |
Stages | Seed, Series A, Series B |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $10,000 - $50,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $25,000 |
Gigafund is a venture capital firm dedicated to making long-term, concentrated investments in the world's most ambitious and transformative entrepreneurs. With a philosophy centered on backing founders poised for significant growth and impact over decades, they concentrate on enterprises that could redefine or create industries. Their forward-thinking approach involves a rigorous evaluation process, asking whether a prospective company might become a leading global business in 20 years, and if the founder will remain committed to realizing its full potential. Unlike traditional venture capital models limited by a 10-year horizon, Gigafund believes that a long-term focus will capture greater returns from transformative companies. Predominantly, they deploy capital into a select number of enterprises expected to be the most impactful. Gigafund invests across all sectors and stages, carrying over the strategy from Founders Fund. Their inclusive investment scope covers Education, BioTech, Business Solutions, Sales & Marketing, A.I. & Big Data, HealthTech & Fitness, Analytics, Robotics, Aerospace & Defense, Mobility, and Consumer markets. Key portfolio companies include SpaceX, in which they have invested over $1 billion. Other investments include BloomTech, The Boring Company, Last Energy, Cover, Sana Benefits, Veryable, Atomic Machines, Neuralink, LabGenius, Othram, Golden, and Sunroom Rentals. Their leadership comprises industry veterans such as Co-founders Stephen Oskoui and Luke Nosek. Gigafund's investment parameters range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $50,000, with a sweet spot at $25,000. They specialize in Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds. Gigafund is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and is actively expanding its portfolio of revolutionary companies.