Entrepreneur First

About The Fund

Entrepreneur First (EF) is an investment firm which functions both as an incubator and accelerator to support technology-driven companies across various industries. They operate with a distinct approach, investing in individuals' potential even before they have a team or a concrete idea. Their core belief is to invest in exceptional talent, empowering them to form remarkable teams and build outstanding companies that can significantly influence the future of technology and humanity. EF has a diverse investment portfolio that includes Software, Education, BioTech, Business Solutions, Retail and E-Commerce, Cosmetics and Fashion, IoT and Wearables, CleanTech, AI and Big Data, HealthTech and Fitness, Blockchain and Cryptos, Autonomous vehicles and Cars, Food and Beverage, Logistics and Distribution, DeepTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Online Social sectors, and Consumer-related startups. With assets under management of $115 million, EF supports early-stage startups, offering investments typically ranging from $100,000 to $5,000,000, with a sweet spot of around $1,500,000. They are proficient in Seed, Early Stage VC, Angel investing, Series A, and Series B funding rounds. Demonstrating an investment thesis of 'found, don't follow,' EF encourages founders to build startups from scratch, standing by them from pre-seed stages through an 18-month hands-on support period after their demo days. EF's philosophy revolves around shaping the future by investing in individuals with insatiable curiosity and a desire for impact. Companies born from their programme are now collectively valued at over $11 billion, reflecting EF's substantial influence on the global tech startup ecosystem. Above all, EF prides themselves on assembling a top-tier network of investors which grants early-stage access to companies developing under their guidance.