FOUNDER FIRST

    The First Degree
    Founder Manifesto

    We're not tourists. We've been where you are.
    We've built. We've burned out. We've bounced back.
    And now, we're backing you — with everything we've got.

    What We Believe

    You're not just starting a company.

    You're starting a shift in how the world works.

    You don't need another investor.

    You need belief. Insight. Access. And someone who answers the phone.

    Early is everything.

    This is when speed, clarity, and trust matter most. That's when we show up.

    Relationships come first.

    Capital follows trust. We build genuine connections before anything else.

    How We Work

    We don't overpromise.
    We overdeliver.

    We're allergic to hot air and hype.

    We say yes fast.

    We don't wait for the herd. We lead by being the first to believe.

    We bring more than capital.

    Intros, conviction, hard truths, founder-friendly terms — whatever unlocks your next move.

    We don't crowd the cap table.

    We're here to add signal, not noise. You'll feel the difference.

    We speak founder.

    We get the late nights, the pivots, the "WTF are we doing?" moments. And we'll be right there.

    We're always available.

    Whether it's WhatsApp, Slack, email, or your preferred channel — we're there 24/7 when you need us.

    What We Don't Do — And Why

    No micromanaging.

    It's your company. Not ours.

    No slow-walking.

    We decide fast. Yes or no.

    No ghosting.

    Clear feedback always.

    Why We Win Together

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

    B2B. Productivity. Collaboration. AI-powered. Europe-rooted. That's it.

    If you're building something real, we want in — early, and for the long haul.