First Round Capital

Founded in 2004, First Round Capital is a leading early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on seed-stage and pre-seed investments, partnering with founders from the earliest stages of company building. The firm couples financial capital with strong operational support via its Platform Team, founder-centric programs (e.g., Fast Track and Pitch Assist), and a vibrant community of founders, investors, and operators. First Round has backed successful companies such as Notion, Roblox, Uber, and Square, and continues to help startups grow through capital, mentorship, and hands-on support.

• Pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital investments to support early founders
• Hands-on operational support via the First Round Platform
• Access to a large founder community and network of operators
• Mentorship and founder support resources for growth and scaling
• Specialized founder-focused services like Pitch Assist and Fast Track programs
• Access to community resources such as The Review and peer founder networks
• Long-term capital support through follow-on investing

Early-stage startup founders seeking seed or pre-seed investment; typically technology-focused companies. First Round supports founders worldwide with its investment and community offerings.