Founder-focused venture capital fund, leveraging startup experience to provide value-add investments since 2012.
Location
New York City, NY, US
Founded
2017
Founders First is a venture capital fund dedicated to supporting startups with founder-focused investments. Since its inception in 2012, the firm has leveraged its extensive experience in building venture-backed startups to provide value-add investments, primarily targeting Seed and Series A rounds. Founders First is committed to understanding the unique challenges of building a company from the ground up, ensuring that their investments are not just financial but also strategic and supportive.
Notable portfolio companies include Explorer Cold Brew, which has raised $1.5 million, and Strive, which has raised $6 million. The firm prides itself on its founder-centric investment philosophy, offering unique value-add services that stem from their own entrepreneurial experiences. Key partners at Founders First bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem, having successfully navigated the journey of building and scaling companies themselves.
Founders First - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies2
Current Portfolio Count2
Top Investment Stages
Seed1 (50.0%)
Series A1 (50.0%)
Stage Mix
Seed 50%Series A 50%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
