What is Entrepreneur First?
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, Entrepreneur First operates as an international talent investor. Unlike traditional venture capital firms that invest in existing startups, the company focuses on the pre-seed stage, bringing together cohorts of ambitious individuals to co-found companies from scratch. By providing a structured environment, mentorship, and initial financing, the firm effectively de-risks the early stages of company formation. This approach has allowed them to build a robust portfolio of technology-driven ventures, positioning them as a critical infrastructure provider for the next generation of global tech leaders.
How much funding has Entrepreneur First raised?
Entrepreneur First has raised a total of $183.7M across 3 funding rounds:
Private Equity
$13.3M
Private Equity
$12.4M
Series C
$158M
Private Equity (2015): $13.3M with participation from Infocomm Investors
Private Equity (2017): $12.4M led by Lakestar Capital, Greylock Partners, Mosaic Ventures, and Founders Fund
Series C (2022): $158M supported by Reid Hoffman, Matt Mullenweg, Patrick and John Collison, and Taavet Hinrikus
Key Investors in Entrepreneur First
Lakestar Capital
Lakestar is a venture capital firm dedicated to partnering with visionary tech entrepreneurs to fund innovative ideas and companies that shape modern life, focusing on sectors such as Deep Tech and Fintech.
Mosaic Ventures
Mosaic Ventures is a boutique venture capital partnership that invests in AI-driven startups at the Seed and Series A stages, providing hands-on support to European entrepreneurs aiming for global scalability.
Founders Fund
Founders Fund invests in the world's most important and valuable companies across all geographies, sectors, and stages, pursuing a founder-friendly investment strategy.
What's next for Entrepreneur First?
With the successful closure of its latest financing round, Entrepreneur First is well-positioned to expand its operational footprint and deepen its support for founders across diverse geographies. The firm is expected to leverage this capital to enhance its proprietary talent-matching algorithms and scale its cohort-based programs. As the market for early-stage innovation remains competitive, the organization's focus on institutionalizing the founder journey will likely attract further interest from institutional investors seeking exposure to high-conviction, early-stage technology assets.
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