ByteAsk
ByteAsk develops AI coding agents for engineers working on C and C++ software in demanding industrial and technical environments.
$1MPre-seed
LeadEF
Entrepreneurs First
Activity from announced rounds
Activity in this selectionOct 17, 2026 · Jul 20, 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.
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- Rounds participated in
- 6
- Confirmed lead rounds
- 1 1 roles undisclosed
- New companies
- 6 First participation on record · 0 follow-on
- Funding in participating rounds
- $386.5M 6 disclosed · full round size, not this investor’s share
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6 in this selectionOpen 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
ParticipantCloudNC
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
ParticipantHelmGuard
An AI-powered security and compliance platform that connects company systems and policies, then uses agents to collect evidence, assess internal controls and vendors, and prepare auditable findings for human review.
$7.3MSeed
ParticipantPharosyn
AI-powered commercial intelligence for pharmaceutical teams, turning clinical, regulatory and market signals into traceable reports and decision support.
$3MSeed
ParticipantPeripheral
Turns multi-camera sports broadcasts into navigable 3D environments using AI
$8.7MSeed
Role not disclosed