Fifty Years is a pre-seed and seed-focused venture capital firm based in San Francisco. They invest in founders using technology to solve major global challenges, including climate change, disease, connectivity, and malnutrition. The firm also actively helps start companies, positioning itself as a partner for scientists, engineers, and hackers looking to build impactful businesses.
Notable portfolio companies include Astranis, BillionToOne, and Upside Foods. Fifty Years seeks entrepreneurs who can create profitable ventures while addressing Sustainable Development Goals. Their investment philosophy emphasizes the potential for both financial success and significant positive impact on the world, offering a unique value proposition for startups at the intersection of technology and global problem-solving.
Fifty Years - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments119
Current Portfolio Count59
Total Portfolio Exits4
Top Investment Stages
Seed68 (57.1%)
Series A28 (23.5%)
Pre-Seed10 (8.4%)
Series B10 (8.4%)
Series C3 (2.5%)
Stage Mix
Seed 57%Series A 24%Pre-Seed 8%Series B 8%Series C 3%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Fifty Years - Classification
- Also Known As
- Fifty Years LLC
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end