Entrepreneurs First

Activity from announced rounds

Activity in this selectionFrance

Entrepreneurs First backs individuals before a company exists, helping them find a co-founder, develop an idea and form a business with a path into the US startup market.

Its matching process introduces candidates screened for complementary skills and working styles. Founders test potential partnerships through retreats, local cohorts and company-building work, with a dedicated adviser and a San Francisco-based partner.

EF offers an equity-free grant during ideation and up to $250,000 of investment after company formation. Support for the US phase includes office space, customer development, incorporation and relocation guidance, fundraising preparation and a San Francisco Demo Day.

Sources
Rounds participated in
3
Confirmed lead rounds
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3 roles undisclosed
New companies
3
First participation on record · 0 follow-on
Funding in participating rounds
$16.5M
3 disclosed · full round size, not this investor’s share

By stage

Seed2
Pre-seed1

By primary sector

AI1
Healthtech1
Proptech1

By country

France3

Rounds

3 in this selection
Uncovr

Develops AI that analyses surgical video to generate operative reports and coding recommendations

$7MSeed
Role not disclosed
Certo

Develops AI-powered compliance automation for beauty and consumer goods companies across global markets

$4MSeed
Role not disclosed
Davis

Generates feasibility studies and architectural designs for early-stage real estate development

$5.5MPre-Seed
Role not disclosed