Don't pitch us.
    Let us pitch you.

    We love great teams, building real products.

    And changing the way we work.

    Don't pitch us. Let us pitch you.

    We back you with capital, network, and all the tools you need to win.

    Who You Are

    What We Bring

    Don't pitch us. Let us pitch you.

    We back you with:

    Access to top co-investors and operators
    A network that opens doors and solves problems
    Speed, clarity, and early conviction
    Proven tools and playbooks so you don't have to reinvent wheels
    Capital (flexible, average €250K)

    We don't just invest in your company.

    We invest in your vision and help you make it reality.

    We back the bold early.

    We started First Degree in 2024 to fill a gap in the ecosystem.
    To be the partner we wish we had when we were building companies.

    For founders, a First Degree connection changes everything.
    We open doors, speed up decisions, and bring our whole network.

    We're actively looking for brilliant teams to back.
    Ready to move fast, provide capital, and make meaningful introductions.
    Because your success is the only metric that matters to us.

    Our superpower? Giving you access and saving your time.

    We don't just identify opportunities — we accelerate them.
    Early signals, trusted intros, strategic advice — the kind of support that turns potential into performance.

    Our speed isn't about rushing decisions. It's about removing friction.
    When we say we're in, we're in now — not after three more committees.

    What we don't do — and why

    We don't pretend to understand everything.
    We stay in our lane — and go deep.

    No MedTech, FinTech, ClimateTech, or industries we can't add value in.
    We invest in big tools that change how we work.
    B2B. Productivity. Collaboration. AI-powered. That's it.

    We don't chase the globe.
    We're rooted in Europe.
    Yes, there are exceptions — Tel Aviv, Istanbul — but don't expect us in Asia, Australia, or Silicon Valley.

    We're not a growth fund.
    So no Series B, C, or late-stage deals.
    Too big. Too late. Too slow.

    We go in early — when vision, speed, and access matter most.
    That's where we show up. That's where we win.

    Ready to be pitched?

    Let us tell you why we'd be a great partner for your journey.

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