Matias Van Thienen
UnclaimedCurrent Firm
Founders Fund
Investments
6+ companies
Focus
AI, Biotech
About Matias Van Thienen
Matias Van Thienen is a General Partner at Founders Fund, a premier venture capital firm investing in transformative technologies across multiple sectors. He focuses on artificial intelligence, biotech, aerospace and defense, space exploration, and fintech—sectors where he has demonstrated exceptional investment acumen. Van Thienen's portfolio includes some of the most influential companies of the past two decades, including SpaceX, Hims & Hers, Affirm, Asana, Zynga, and Ripple. Through his investments, he has supported founders building solutions that reshape industries and solve fundamental human challenges. His experience spanning deep tech and consumer-facing platforms reflects a sophisticated understanding of both the technical and commercial dimensions required for venture success. Van Thienen remains actively engaged in identifying and supporting the next generation of category-defining companies.
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Investment Profile
Matias Van Thienen is a General Partner, Founders Fund at Founders Fund, based in San Francisco, CA.
Matias's investment focus spans AI, Biotech, Aerospace & Defense, Space, Fintech, primarily investing at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments in Matias's portfolio include Ripple. These companies reflect a pattern of backing high-potential startups across their focus sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Matias Van Thienen?
Matias Van Thienen is a General Partner, Founders Fund at Founders Fund, based in San Francisco, CA. Their investment focus includes AI, Biotech, Aerospace & Defense.
What does Matias Van Thienen invest in?
Matias Van Thienen focuses on investments in AI, Biotech, Aerospace & Defense, Space, Fintech through Founders Fund. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What are Matias Van Thienen's most notable investments?
Matias Van Thienen's notable portfolio investments include hims & hers, SpaceX, Affirm, Asana, Zynga. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
What firm is Matias Van Thienen at?
Matias Van Thienen is currently at Founders Fund, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, serving as General Partner, Founders Fund.
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