We exist to empower founders with the connections, knowledge, and resources to build transformative companies.
Founders don't just need capital.
They need belief. They need access. They need someone who gets it.
That's why we built First Degree.
To back the bold.
We connect visionary founders with the people, knowledge, and momentum they need to build companies that change the way we work.
We believe extraordinary outcomes begin with first-degree connections.
A world where great founders never go unseen.
Where capital meets context, and advice comes from those who've done it.
We're building an ecosystem where connection drives innovation — and where the right intro can change everything.
This is what we stand for. No slides. No slogans. Just truth.
We don't do handshakes. We build real relationships. Trust, transparency, and mutual respect aren't goals — they're our ground rules.
We serve the builders. Their wins are ours. From idea to scale, we show up early, stay late, and add value every step of the way.
We don't chase trends. We back founders solving real problems with bold ideas — ideas that can bend industries and break conventions.
Knowledge gets sharper when it's shared. We bring our scars, lessons, and playbooks to help founders avoid the landmines and move faster.
We don't care about hype. We invest in what endures. Real relationships, resilient teams, sustainable growth — that's our timeline.
Diverse teams build better companies. We back bold minds from all walks of life — because brilliance doesn't wear a uniform.
Let us tell you why we'd be a great partner for your journey.
Let's partner up and back the next wave of category-defining founders.