Entrepreneurs First

Activity from announced rounds

Activity in this selectionUndisclosed

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
0
2 roles undisclosed
New companies
4
First participation on record · 0 follow-on
Funding in participating rounds
$363.5M
3 disclosed · full round size, not this investor’s share

By stage

Undisclosed4

By primary sector

Agritech1
Defense tech1
Enterprise software1
Space tech1

By country

United Kingdom4

Rounds

4 in this selection
Opply

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

$7.5MUndisclosed
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
Hadean

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

UndisclosedUndisclosed
Role not disclosed
Biographica

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

£7MUndisclosed
Role not disclosed