Entrepreneurs First

Activity from announced rounds

Activity in this selectionEurope

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
14
Confirmed lead rounds
0
8 roles undisclosed
New companies
14
First participation on record · 0 follow-on
Funding in participating rounds
$511.9M
13 disclosed · full round size, not this investor’s share

By stage

Seed5
Undisclosed4
Pre-seed2
Series B2
Series C+1

By primary sector

Healthtech3
Defense tech2
Enterprise software2
Industrial tech2
Agritech1
4 more
AI1
Cybersecurity1
Proptech1
Space tech1

By country

United Kingdom11
France3

Rounds

14 in this selection
Opply

An operating platform that helps consumer goods brands run sourcing, procurement and supply-chain work.

$7.5MUndisclosed
Participant
Scarlet

Certification services for software and AI medical devices.

$50MSeries B
Participant
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
HelmGuard

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
Participant
Pharosyn

AI-powered commercial intelligence for pharmaceutical teams, turning clinical, regulatory and market signals into traceable reports and decision support.

$3MSeed
Participant
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
Hadean

Develops AI-powered digital wargaming and command-and-control capabilities.

UndisclosedUndisclosed
Role not disclosed
Mutable Tactics

Develops AI software to improve drone deployment in combat environments

$2.1MPre-Seed
Role not disclosed
Seamflow

Develops AI software to streamline audits and approvals for testing inspection and certification organizations

$4.5MSeed
Role not disclosed
Automata

Builds AI-ready lab automation platforms for life sciences

$45MSeries C
Role not disclosed
Biographica

Uses AI-driven discovery to develop next-generation crop traits and improve agricultural productivity and resilience

£7MUndisclosed
Role not disclosed