Fifty Years

Fifty Years is a pre-seed and seed stage venture capital firm focused on backing deep technology startups founded by scientists, engineers, and hackers who are working to solve the world's most significant global challenges. The firm operates at the intersection of technology and impact, supporting founders building companies that address critical issues such as climate change, disease, global connectivity, and malnutrition. Beyond traditional venture investing, Fifty Years also actively helps start companies from the ground up, positioning itself as a hands-on partner rather than a passive capital provider. The firm describes itself as a 'cheat code for starting a deep tech startup,' emphasizing its value-add beyond financing. Fifty Years is notably backed by 46 founders of billion-dollar-plus technology companies, creating a powerful network of experienced operators and entrepreneurs who provide guidance, mentorship, and resources to portfolio founders. This founder-centric model — where the firm is founded by founders, backs founders, and is itself backed by founders — distinguishes it within the venture capital landscape. The firm communicates actively with its community through a Substack publication and maintains a presence on social platforms. Applications for new cohorts or funding cycles are structured on a periodic basis, with the next application window opening in June 2026. Fifty Years targets early-stage technology companies with the potential to scale into massive businesses while delivering measurable impact on humanity's most pressing problems.