Investor and Entrepreneur at XYZ VC (xyz.vc). I start at intermediate. he/him
Joined May 2008
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Ross Fubini retweeted
Jun 1
1/ Today we're announcing Gigascale Capital's $250M first institutional fund to back early-stage founders rebuilding the physical economy.
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Ross Fubini retweeted
Apr 11
“People don't realize that there was a period of idk the exact years, but probably like 2015-2016 to 2019 when Palantir didn't really grow.”
“That's like unheard of today. You'd be de*d. But because Palantir had the talent density it had, it was able to build its way out of that.”
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“I think the number one lesson I learned from Palantir is that talent is the most important indicator of a company success. You have to hold an insanely high talent bar, & it doesn't matter how painful it is to do that, you have to do it.”
“And no matter how hard things are, no matter. How dire things are at a company. If you have the right talent, you will get through it.”
@CobiBGantz @askchapter | @fubini @xyz_vc
Apr 10
ICYMI: Chapter (@askchapter) Raised $100M Series E at a $3B Valuation Led By Al Gore’s Generation Investment Management
- 2X valuation <1 year
- Total funding ~$285M
- 3x revenue growth in 2025, surpassing $100M in ARR
- "Past 4 rounds have been preempted"
Founded by @CobiBGantz, Chapter is building the leading AI retirement platform.
New investors: Fifth Down Capital & @8vc
Existing investors: Stripes, XYZ VC (@fubini), Addition, Narya Capital (@JDVance), @SusaVentures, & Maverick Ventures.
PS - Cobi also shares key lessons from Palantir about talent density.. including @ssankar's “hamburger rule.”
00:00 Big Funding Announcement
00:18 How Al Gore Joined
01:01 Bipartisan Backing
01:19 JD Vance Investor Era
01:48 Total Raised & Valuation
02:00 Vision for Retirees
02:53 What Makes Chapter Different
04:16 Hot Take: Healthcare > Defense
04:59 LA Medicare Fraud Explained
06:13 Cutting Waste in Medicare
07:05 Palantir Talent Lessons
08:10 Hamburger Rule Wisdom
09:19 Looking Ahead This Year
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Ross Fubini retweeted
Apr 10
ICYMI: Chapter (@askchapter) Raised $100M Series E at a $3B Valuation Led By Al Gore’s Generation Investment Management
- 2X valuation <1 year
- Total funding ~$285M
- 3x revenue growth in 2025, surpassing $100M in ARR
- "Past 4 rounds have been preempted"
Founded by @CobiBGantz, Chapter is building the leading AI retirement platform.
New investors: Fifth Down Capital & @8vc
Existing investors: Stripes, XYZ VC (@fubini), Addition, Narya Capital (@JDVance), @SusaVentures, & Maverick Ventures.
PS - Cobi also shares key lessons from Palantir about talent density.. including @ssankar's “hamburger rule.”
00:00 Big Funding Announcement
00:18 How Al Gore Joined
01:01 Bipartisan Backing
01:19 JD Vance Investor Era
01:48 Total Raised & Valuation
02:00 Vision for Retirees
02:53 What Makes Chapter Different
04:16 Hot Take: Healthcare > Defense
04:59 LA Medicare Fraud Explained
06:13 Cutting Waste in Medicare
07:05 Palantir Talent Lessons
08:10 Hamburger Rule Wisdom
09:19 Looking Ahead This Year
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Ross Fubini retweeted
Hot takes with @fubini 👏👏👏 @MollySOShea
Apr 3
Ross @fubini says “There are only ~40 people in the entire US that are able to sell products to the government, period.”
"The most rarefied skill is the ability to do that effectively.. you're:
- @ssankar, Palantir
- Matt Steckman, @anduriltech
- Zach Shore, @hermeuscorp
- Scott Sanders, @ForterraDrive
You very quickly get to the end of the list."
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Want to see @RangerNetHQ in action? Here’s Ranger’s web browsing agent at work for our friends at the National Parks.
Call our bluff — we’ll find your bugs for free. Leave a comment with your site and a test you want to run and we’ll reply back with a video of Ranger on the run.
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Ross Fubini retweeted
30 Jul 2024
Fun fact: @fubini was the *first* human we ever pitched Anduril to. We asked for a meet to discuss a new idea, and he had us pitch *twice* with different narratives, pacing, etc. Ross is one of the most thoughtful and generous investors in the game and I'm proud to have him an investor, and, more importantly, have him in our corner as a true friend and supporter.
Founders should seek out @xyz_vc in their earliest days.
30 Jul 2024
So excited for @alexrkonrad to be sharing the update on @xyz_vc. A perfect capture of getting to build with tremendous founders @SchimpfBrian at @anduriltech, Cobi at Chapter, @scribeceo, @phaedrael and on and on and on. XYZ Partners @ImChauncey @camillericketts and Art Clarke!
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Ross Fubini retweeted
30 Jul 2024
It's finally official: I have a new job! ✨
I just joined the incredible folks at @xyz_vc as an investing Partner & Head of Marketing - a totally made up role of my dreams that'll let me lead deals, sit on boards AND advise in all the ways that bring my ❤️ gladness 🧵
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30 Jul 2024
So excited for @alexrkonrad to be sharing the update on @xyz_vc. A perfect capture of getting to build with tremendous founders @SchimpfBrian at @anduriltech, Cobi at Chapter, @scribeceo, @phaedrael and on and on and on. XYZ Partners @ImChauncey @camillericketts and Art Clarke!
30 Jul 2024
Ross Fubini's XYZ Venture Capital has backed Anduril and 15 other Palantir alumni startups.
Now with $325 million in new funds and partners Camille Ricketts and Art Clarke of Notion and Apple joining, the firm is branching out.
My latest in @Forbes:
forbes.com/sites/alexkonrad/…
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5 Jun 2024
People always say they're honored and humbled about being on the Midas List. You can see that mom keeps me focused on the humble part.
Midas here: forbes.com/lists/midas-seed/…
Mom here:
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Ross Fubini retweeted
14 May 2024
What got us excited to lead @askchapter's Series C? It was them wanting better for our country's elders & executing like mad to make it possible. The proof is in their 4x growth rate, their 90% retention & their vibrant partnership network. More here 👉 xyz.vc/theorems/hed55rd06ykt…
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24 Apr 2024
Best team. Most important mission. Now we just do the work.
24 Apr 2024
The @usairforce has selected Anduril to design, manufacture, and test production-representative Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
In this era of great power competition, there is no time to waste on business as usual. We look forward to delivering CCAs on schedule, within budget, and at scale.
Read more: anduril.com/article/anduril-…
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Ross Fubini retweeted
18 Apr 2024
Thrilled for the team at @CapeWireless, making the world a safer place with secure 5G - ensuring privacy & security without sacrificing connectivity 🔒 High stakes work, brilliantly approached.
18 Apr 2024
Proud to announce that @CapeWireless has raised $61M led by @A_StarVC and @a16z to build the privacy-focused mobile service.
This is a big step for Cape — here’s how we got here, why privacy matters, and how the cellular network is key to regaining control of our personal data:
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Ross Fubini retweeted
28 Nov 2023
Congrats to @xyz_vc founders @marley_rafson @Marsnotaplanet @jjrichardtang on being named to @Forbes 30 under 30: forbes.com/30-under-30/2024/
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15 Nov 2023
It’s nice that the best founders are also damn funny.
We are building accounting for you and every startup on the planet. Maybe you want to have a look at puzzle.io
15 Nov 2023
I like my sugar with coffee and cream (oh, and $30M!!!!!!). 🔥🔥🔥
I guess it's just an intergalactic kind of day.
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Ross Fubini retweeted
24 May 2023
Unveiling Dynaboard AI ✨
Building production-ready web apps or tools has never been faster.
Design, develop, and deploy in minutes — using natural language. Available today.
More below on what’s possible 🧵
ALT Dynaboard AI
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... great piece up on Forbes about the opportunity for financial institutions & fintechs to integrate giving into their digital platforms.
forbes.com/sites/ronshevlin/…
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Ross Fubini retweeted
18 May 2023
Charm has now delivered over 6,000 tons of net carbon removal. And we’re delighted that Frontier members are now contracting a record 112,000 tons to help us scale up bio-oil sequestration:
18 May 2023
In just 3 years, Charm Industrial has gone from a concept to successfully delivering thousands of tons of permanent carbon removal.
Today we’re announcing $53M in offtake agreements between Charm and Frontier members to help accelerate Charm’s scale-up.
frontierclimate.com/writing/…
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Ross Fubini retweeted
22 Mar 2023
This is a full circle moment for me. I learned everything I know from working with @xyz_vc companies, providing portfolio support, and doing the work. I'm an xyz investor turned xyz founder - life couldn't be better 🥹
22 Mar 2023
Software is essential to scaling the carbon economy. Congrats to @Marsnotaplanet and @marley_rafson the founders of @alcove_io on announcing their round and coming out of stealth 😎 to save the planet 🌎: xyz.vc/theorems/alcove-accel…
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