First Text

First Text is an organization founded by Cory Levy that supports young technical founders by providing mentorship and funding at the earliest stages of their ventures. Inspired by his own experience of being funded via a tweet at the age of 19, Levy aims to connect ambitious founders with a network of mentors and investors. The organization specifically targets students, dropouts, and recent graduates from prestigious universities, offering pre-seed capital and personalized mentorship. Through programs like the Prodigy Text Challenge and Office Hours, First Text facilitates connections with experienced founders and investors, helping to lower the barriers to entry for young entrepreneurs.

First Text adds value to its portfolio companies by providing personalized mentorship from experienced founders and investors, facilitating introductions, and offering pre-seed funding. The organization also hosts programs like the Prodigy Text Challenge, which provides significant funding opportunities and mentorship.