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Founded in 2012, Founders First is an early-stage venture capital fund based in New York City. The firm focuses on supporting entrepreneurs throughout their journey, with a portfolio of 8 companies. It invests primarily in North America.
Founders First invests in early-stage companies at the pre-seed and seed stages, with initial investments typically ranging from $25,000 to $100,000. The fund is vertical agnostic, believing that the best companies arise from founders with unique market insights. They can invest as low as $10,000 in oversubscribed rounds.
Notable portfolio companies include Carta, Mparticle, Fight Camp, Ovia Health, 10% Happier, Lemon Perfect, Gametime, and HQO.
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Founders First typically participates in funding rounds but does not exclusively lead them. They focus on supporting founders and their networks during the fundraising process.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially if they align with their commitment to supporting founders throughout their journey.
Specific details about the fund size are not disclosed, but the firm has been active since 2012 and has built a portfolio of 8 companies.
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