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Foundry Group co-founder Brad Feld was a prominent signatory of an open letter from technology sector leaders warning that a Donald Trump presidency would be a 'disaster for innovation' and citing concerns over immigration and internet sec…
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A review of FEC filings from 2016 to 2024 shows zero contributions from Foundry Group partners or their affiliated PACs to the Make America Great Again PAC or Donald J. Trump for President .
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FEC records indicate that Brad Feld made significant contributions to Hillary for America in 2016 and later to Biden for President in 2020, totaling tens of thousands of dollars.
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A review of FEC filings from 2016 to 2024 shows zero contributions from Foundry Group partners or their affiliated PACs to the Make America Great Again PAC or Donald J. Trump for President.
Notes: Search conducted across all major partners.
While silence is neutral, the complete absence of financial support in a high-spending industry reinforces the anti-alignment seen in their Democratic donations.
Foundry Group's investment focus includes sustainability and climate tech, sectors that frequently rely on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a policy often targeted for repeal by MAGA-aligned legislators.
Notes: Foundry has invested in companies like Molekule and others with environmental focuses.
Economic interests in green energy and climate mitigation create a structural misalignment with MAGA's pro-fossil fuel energy platform.
Foundry Group is an active member of the NVCA, which has lobbied against several MAGA-aligned trade and immigration policies that the association claims restrict the flow of global talent and capital.
Notes: Foundry partners have held leadership roles within NVCA committees.
While NVCA is a trade group, its policy friction with the Trump administration's protectionist and immigration stances aligns Foundry with the broader 'Silicon Valley' opposition to MAGA.
Foundry Group has integrated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles into its 'Give First' philosophy, actively supporting initiatives like Pledge 1% and the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), which often contrast with MAGA-aligned anti-DEI rhetoric.
Notes: Brad Feld is a long-time board member of NCWIT.
Institutional commitment to DEI and social impact frameworks is a common point of friction with the MAGA movement's cultural platform.
FEC records indicate that Brad Feld made significant contributions to Hillary for America in 2016 and later to Biden for President in 2020, totaling tens of thousands of dollars.
Notes: Includes contributions to the Biden Victory Fund.
Direct financial support for the primary opponents of Donald Trump by the firm's most visible partner is a definitive anti-MAGA signal.
Managing Director Seth Levine has a consistent history of financial support for Democratic candidates and committees, including donations to the Biden for President campaign and the Democratic Grassroots Victory Fund.
Notes: FEC records show multiple contributions exceeding $2,500.
Individual partner donations are a primary signal for VC firms. Levine's support for Biden directly opposes the MAGA movement's electoral goals.
Partner Seth Levine has authored pieces advocating for venture capital to address systemic inequality and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, positions often at odds with MAGA cultural rhetoric.
Notes: Levine's blog 'The New Normal' often touches on social equity.
Support for BLM and systemic reform is a high-signal indicator of progressive alignment, which is generally viewed as anti-MAGA.
Foundry Group supported industry-wide efforts and amicus briefs challenging the 2017 executive order (the 'Travel Ban') issued by the Trump administration.
Notes: Part of a coalition of over 100 tech companies.
Legal opposition to a signature MAGA policy demonstrates institutional resistance.
Foundry partners have publicly criticized MAGA-era immigration restrictions, particularly the H-1B visa limitations and the 'travel ban,' arguing they harm the American startup ecosystem.
Notes: Brad Feld frequently blogged about the negative impact of these policies on Boulder's tech scene.
Immigration is a core MAGA pillar; public opposition from firm leadership on this issue is a strong anti-alignment signal.
Foundry Group co-founder Brad Feld was a prominent signatory of an open letter from technology sector leaders warning that a Donald Trump presidency would be a 'disaster for innovation' and citing concerns over immigration and internet security policies.
Notes: The letter was signed by over 140 tech executives.
This represents a high-level leadership stance against the foundational MAGA platform, specifically targeting its impact on the tech industry.