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Napoleon Ta

Investor

General Partner at Founders Fund

San Francisco, California

Writes $500K – $150M checks · typically $25M

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About

Napoleon Ta, a former pro poker player, leads growth investing, applies risk‑reward and pattern‑recognition thinking, and is on Rippling and Cognition boards focusing on AI and enterprise software modernizing infrastructure.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDefense TechFintechSpace Tech

Deals · 4

People Center, Inc.Board seat

via Founders Fund · filed Aug 2020 · $145.3M raise

WorkriseBoard seat

via Founders Fund · filed Sep 2019 · $15M raise

Athletic MediaBoard seat

via Founders Fund · filed Nov 2018 · $39.6M raise

AdentroBoard seat

via Founders Fund · filed Aug 2018 · $25M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Napoleon Ta?
Napoleon Ta, a former pro poker player, leads growth investing, applies risk‑reward and pattern‑recognition thinking, and is on Rippling and Cognition boards focusing on AI and enterprise software modernizing infrastructure.
Where does Napoleon Ta work?
Napoleon Ta is General Partner at Founders Fund.
What does Napoleon Ta invest in?
Napoleon Ta invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Defense Tech, Fintech, Space Tech.
What check size does Napoleon Ta write?
Napoleon Ta typically writes checks of $500K – $150M.
What boards does Napoleon Ta sit on?
Napoleon Ta holds tracked board seats at Adentro, Athletic Media, People Center, Inc., Workrise.
What companies has Napoleon Ta invested in?
Investments tracked here include Andalusia Labs, Blockfolio, Harbor, Kavak, LeafLink, Ondo Finance, Persona, Ramp, Rippling, Tagomi.

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