Entrepreneurs First

Activity from announced rounds

Activity in this selectionUnited States · Oct 9, 2026 · Jan 1, 2026

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
2
Confirmed lead rounds
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2 roles undisclosed
New companies
2
First participation on record · 0 follow-on
Funding in participating rounds
$7.3M
2 disclosed · full round size, not this investor’s share

By stage

Pre-seed1
Seed1

By primary sector

Climate tech1
Healthtech1

By country

United States2

Rounds

2 in this selection
Juno Bio

Develops women's-health products focused on the vaginal microbiome.

$3.8MSeed
Role not disclosed
Shatterdome Energy

AI-driven platform helping renewable energy operators trade and optimize power assets in volatile electricity markets

$3.5MPre-Seed
Role not disclosed