First Round
Industry
Finance / Fintech,Healthtech,Consumer / Ecommerce
Address
First Round Capital, 10th Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
First Round Capital is a seed-stage venture firm with a focus on building a vibrant community for technology entrepreneurs and companies. They provide financial support, often as the first external investment in startups, aiming to guide founders through the early and most critical stages of their ventures. Notably, they have assisted major companies like Notion, Roblox, Uber, and Square from their inception. First Round does not limit their investment interests to particular sectors but invests across various industries, including enterprise, consumer, and fintech, while also embracing innovations in AI and machine learning. Their selection criteria emphasize the founding team’s ability to innovate, execute, and deliver compelling narratives. Additionally, they value a founder’s ability to admit unknowns and make informed, strategic decisions. Their process involves a close relationship with the startups, supporting them with follow-on investments and a commitment to taking their pro-rata in subsequent rounds. First Round also offers extensive support in hiring, developing go-to-market strategies, and acquiring customers. They aim to transform startup portfolios into supportive communities, providing resources and opportunities for collaboration among founders.
First Round