Entrepreneurs First

Activity from announced rounds

Activity in this selectionOct 17, 2026 · Sep 18, 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
1
Confirmed lead rounds
1
All roles disclosed
New companies
1
First participation on record · 0 follow-on
Funding in participating rounds
$1M
1 disclosed · full round size, not this investor’s share

By stage

Pre-seed1

By primary sector

AI1

By country

India1

Rounds

1 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