Entrepreneurs First

Activity from announced rounds

Activity in this selectionPre-seed

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
4
Confirmed lead rounds
1
3 roles undisclosed
New companies
4
First participation on record · 0 follow-on
Funding in participating rounds
$12.1M
4 disclosed · full round size, not this investor’s share

By stage

Pre-seed4

By primary sector

Climate tech1
Defense tech1
Developer tools1
Proptech1

By country

France1
India1
United Kingdom1
United States1

Rounds

4 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
Shatterdome Energy

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

$3.5MPre-Seed
Role not disclosed
Davis

Generates feasibility studies and architectural designs for early-stage real estate development

$5.5MPre-Seed
Role not disclosed
Mutable Tactics

Develops AI software to improve drone deployment in combat environments

$2.1MPre-Seed
Role not disclosed