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Founded around 15 years ago, Venture First is based in Louisville, Kentucky, and manages five funds along with a suite of special purpose vehicles (SPVs). The firm focuses on providing capital and financial services to growth-oriented companies, with a portfolio of 15 companies. Their operations extend across multiple states in the U.S. and include international clients from countries like Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the U.K., and Peru.
Venture First specializes in alternative investments, including private equity, specialty credit, and venture capital. They invest in seed through growth equity stages, providing check sizes that align with their clients' growth needs. In addition to capital, they offer CFO services, valuation, and transaction support to help accelerate growth for their portfolio companies.
Notable companies in Venture First's portfolio include Whiskey Capital Finance Co, Strike Ventures, BHFO, Sozo, Boone’s Ridge, Dealer Trade Network, G&G Fitness Equipment, Capture Higher Education, GoodMaps, Nymbl Systems, Crushr, BabySparks, Forecastr, Parasight System Inc, Symba, and Untitled.
Email your pitch deck to info@venturefirst.com for consideration.
Yes, Venture First often leads investment rounds, particularly in the seed and Series A stages, where they can provide both capital and strategic support.
Venture First is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate strong growth potential and align with their investment thesis.
Venture First manages five funds, but specific details about the size of each fund are not publicly disclosed.
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