Entrepreneurs First

Activity from announced rounds

Activity in this selectionOct 6, 2026 · AI · Sep 7, 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
3
Confirmed lead rounds
1
All roles disclosed
New companies
3
First participation on record · 0 follow-on
Funding in participating rounds
$367.5M
3 disclosed · full round size, not this investor’s share

By stage

Pre-seed1
Series B1
Undisclosed1

By primary sector

Developer tools1
Industrial tech1
Space tech1

By country

United Kingdom2
India1

Rounds

3 in this selection
ByteAsk

ByteAsk develops AI coding agents for engineers working on C and C++ software in demanding industrial and technical environments.

$1MPre-seed
Lead
Open Cosmos

Open Cosmos designs, manufactures and operates satellites and gives customers shared access to Earth-observation data, satellite connectivity and related mission services.

€300MFunding round
Participant
CloudNC

CloudNC builds AI software for precision machining, helping machine shops develop CNC programs and quotes faster while keeping machinists in control of final decisions.

$20MSeries B extension
Participant