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firstminute capital
firstminute capital is a seed fund based in London, managing approximately $500 million in assets. It focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed stage companies across Europe and the US, particularly in technology sectors.
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Overview
firstminute capital is a seed fund founded in 2017 by Spencer Crawley and Brent Hoberman. Based in London, the organization manages approximately $500 million in assets under management (AUM) and is supported by over 130 unicorn founders. The team consists of 14 investors and operators focused on backing European founders at the seed stage, particularly in the technology sector. The fund emphasizes a founder-first approach, seeking out talent magnets who can attract top-tier talent to their missions.
Focus
firstminute capital invests in pre-seed and seed stage companies across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, deep tech, health tech, and fintech. The fund typically writes checks ranging from £1 million to £3 million, aiming to be the first check into promising startups.
Support
firstminute capital provides portfolio companies with direct access to a powerful network of over 130 unicorn founders, offering operational expertise and strategic support. The fund's founder-first approach ensures that entrepreneurs receive guidance in company strategy, hiring, fundraising, and business development.
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What are the investment criteria for firstminute capital?
firstminute capital invests in pre-seed and seed-stage companies across sectors like AI, fintech, and climate technology, typically writing checks between £1 million and £3 million.
How can founders apply or pitch to firstminute capital?
Founders can submit their pitch through the application page available at firstminute capital's application page.
What makes firstminute capital different from other funds?
The firm is distinguished by its founder-first approach and its extensive network of over 130 unicorn founders, providing portfolio companies with valuable operational expertise and strategic support.
What is the geographic scope of firstminute capital's investments?
The firm primarily focuses on European and UK startups but is open to exceptional founders from around the world.
What is the typical post-investment involvement of firstminute capital?
firstminute capital actively supports its portfolio companies with guidance on company strategy, hiring, fundraising, and business development.
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