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    We don't compete.
    We complete.

    You bring capital and lead. We ⏤ capital and access.

    Founders get us both.

    We follow with conviction.

    We invest deal-by-deal, backing strong leads and adding value without friction.

    Who You Are

    What We Bring

    Our partners are operators and lead investors.

    We co-invest with investors and angels who identify opportunities early, with conviction.

    Lead investors with a clear thesis
    Operators and entrepreneurs turned investors
    Focus on early-stage (pre-seed, seed)
    Value long-term relationships over transactions

    We partner with investors who have skin in the game and a history of backing winners.

    Why First Degree?

    It started in 2024 — with a single connection on LinkedIn.
    Since then, we've built a network that opens doors with one call.

    For investors, being a First Degree connection means early access.
    Not just to deals, but to founders with the right vision.

    Our name reflects our approach.
    Direct. Personal. Always one introduction away.
    Because in venture, proximity is power.

    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 team up?

    Let's partner up and back the next wave of category-defining founders.

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