Where does Scott Nolan work?

Scott Nolan is Partner at Founders Fund and Board director at 8i and Board director at Tachyus and Board director at Synthego.

What check size does Scott Nolan write?

Scott Nolan typically writes checks of $500K – $150M.

What boards does Scott Nolan sit on?

Scott Nolan holds tracked board seats at 8i, Plethora, Synthego, Tachyus.

What companies has Scott Nolan invested in?

Investments tracked here include Collective Health, Modern Animal, Synthego.

Where did Scott Nolan go to school?

Scott Nolan studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (MBA); Cornell University (Master of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering); Cornell University (Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineer).

Scott Nolan

InvestorFounder

Partner at Founders Fund · Board director at 8i · Board director at Tachyus · Board director at Synthego

Los Angeles, California

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

About

Scott Nolan leverages hands-on engineering leadership from Merlin engine development and factory scaling at SpaceX to evaluate complex technical companies and builds U.S. uranium-enrichment infrastructure as CEO of General Matter.

Invests in

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningBiotechCrypto & Web3Defense TechEnergyFintechMobility & TransportationSpace Tech

Board director at 8i

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8i's investors · 5

Advancit CapitalBoston · $500K – $1M checks · since 2016 Founders FundSan Francisco · $500K – $5M checks · since 2016 Right Click CapitalSydney · $66K – $5M checks · since 2016 RRE VenturesNew York · $5M – $15M checks · since 2016 Samsung NextSan Jose · $100K – $5M checks · since 2016

Co-founders at 8i

Lincoln GaskingExecutive Officer, Director

Board director at Tachyus

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Tachyus's investors · 9

Baruch Future VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $1M checks Caffeinated CapitalSan Francisco · $3M – $50M checks · since 2015 Cota CapitalSan Francisco Founders FundSan Francisco · $500K – $5M checks · since 2015 Prime Movers LabJackson · $2M – $30M checks · since 2019 Slow VenturesSan Francisco · $50K – $1M checks StartXPalo Alto · $10K – $1M checks · since 2015 Streamlined VenturesPalo Alto · $100K – $1M checks · since 2015 Struck CapitalLos Angeles · $500K – $2M checks

Co-founders at Tachyus

Francisco LePortExecutive Officer, Director

Dakin SlossExecutive Officer, Director

Paul OrlandExecutive Officer

Pallav SarmaCo-Founder & CTO

Board director at Synthego

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Synthego's investors · 13

8VCAustin · $100K – $50M checks AAF Management Ltd.Washington AME Cloud VenturesPalo Alto · $1M – $10M checks Declaration PartnersNew York Founders FundSan Francisco · $500K – $5M checks · since 2016 Intel CapitalSanta Clara · $1M – $20M checks Khosla VenturesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M checks Menlo VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $20M checks Open Field CapitalNew York OS FundPark Ridge · $1M – $2M checks Perot JainDallas · $500K checks RA CapitalBoston SoftBank Vision FundLondon

Co-founders at Synthego

Paul John DabrowskiExecutive Officer, Director

Michael Jakub DabrowskiExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

General MatterCEOcurrent2023 — presentCalifornia, United States
The Founders FundPartnercurrent2011 — presentCalifornia, United States
Bain & CompanySenior Associate Consultant2007 — 2010
Space Exploration TechnologiesSenior Engineer2003 — 2007
Boeing, Airborne Laser ProjectSystems Engineer2002Edwards Air Force Base
cGMP ValidationValidation Engineer2001

Education

Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessMBA2010 — 2012
Cornell UniversityMaster of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering2003 — 2004
Cornell UniversityBachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineer2000 — 2003

Skills & more

Strategy16Entrepreneurship25Start-ups49Venture Capital23Product Management5Financial Modeling7Product Development6Business Strategy11Systems Engineering5Valuation6Aerospace11Management Consulting4

+4 more

Corporate DevelopmentDue DiligencePrivate EquityProgram Management

Languages German

From Scott's professional profile.

Deals · 4

PlethoraBoard seat

via Founders Fund · filed May 2018 · $15M raise

SynthegoBoard seat

via Founders Fund · filed Jan 2017 · $40.7M raise

8iBoard seat

via Founders Fund · filed Nov 2016 · $22.5M raise

TachyusBoard seat

via Founders Fund · filed Jul 2015 · $18.8M raise

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

Other disclosed investments

Investor

Collective HealthModern Animal

Sources: SEC Form D filings · the firm's website.

Colleagues at Founders Fund

Alyx Sylvia

Assistant Controller at Founders Fund

Amin Mirzadegan

Partner at Founders Fund

Brian Singerman

Co-founder of GPx; Partner Emeritus at Founders Fund

Bridget Harris

Associate at Founders Fund

Danielle Biesanz

Head of Legal Operations at Founders Fund

Delian Asparouhov

Partner at Founders Fund and co-founder of Varda

Denny Lai

Senior Controller at Founders Fund

Ellie Pearson

Head of Recruiting & Operations at Founders Fund

Network6

Fred WilsonScout

Co-founder & Partner at Union Square Ventures

Brian SingermanScout

Co-founder of GPx; Partner Emeritus at Founders Fund

Bill BarteeScout

Managing Partner at Main Sequence Ventures

Colin AndersonScout

Founding Partner at Friends Family Capital

Dusan PerovicScout

Partner at Two Sigma Ventures

Glen TullmanScout

Partner at 7wire Ventures

Investors connected to Scott in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Scott Nolan?: Scott Nolan leverages hands-on engineering leadership from Merlin engine development and factory scaling at SpaceX to evaluate complex technical companies and builds U.S. uranium-enrichment infrastructure as CEO of General Matter.
Where does Scott Nolan work?: Scott Nolan is Partner at Founders Fund and Board director at 8i and Board director at Tachyus and Board director at Synthego.
What does Scott Nolan invest in?: Scott Nolan invests in Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Crypto & Web3, Defense Tech, Energy, Fintech, Mobility & Transportation, Space Tech.
What check size does Scott Nolan write?: Scott Nolan typically writes checks of $500K – $150M.
What boards does Scott Nolan sit on?: Scott Nolan holds tracked board seats at 8i, Plethora, Synthego, Tachyus.
What companies has Scott Nolan invested in?: Investments tracked here include Collective Health, Modern Animal, Synthego.
Where did Scott Nolan go to school?: Scott Nolan studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (MBA); Cornell University (Master of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering); Cornell University (Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineer).