First Fund

First Fund is Canada's most active pre-seed investment fund, focusing on early-stage tech startups. They invest up to $100,000 as early as the pitch-deck stage, aiming to launch numerous startups by providing crucial early funding. The firm targets entrepreneurs looking to get new ventures off the ground, primarily in Canada.

As founders themselves, First Fund's partners understand the challenges of early-stage funding and aim to address this gap. Their portfolio includes companies like Hubly Surgical, Klasha, Mattoboard, and Periculum. First Fund's investment philosophy centers on curbing founder brain drain and promoting the birth of new tech startups, offering support at the earliest stages of entrepreneurship.