PARTNER NETWORK

    The First Degree
    Partner Manifesto

    We don't compete. We complete.
    We show up early, do the heavy lifting, and bring clarity to the chaos —
    so by the time you're in, there's real signal.

    Why We Partner

    We don't lead.

    We co-invest — fast, fair, and founder-first.

    We go early.

    Pre-seed and seed. While the deck's still rough and the cap table still clean.

    We do the groundwork.

    We validate teams, pressure test ideas, and bring conviction before the round is hot.

    How We Add Value

    We share the risk.

    We're first in when conviction is still forming, and we're there at every inflection point.

    We amplify signal.

    When we find something special, we make sure the right partners hear about it first.

    We bring expertise.

    Deep domain knowledge, operator insights, and just enough healthy skepticism.

    We open access.

    To talent, customers, and capital — all when you need them, not when we do.

    We communicate clearly.

    Direct feedback, no jargon, and clarity on timing. Always.

    We stay aligned.

    Our interests match founders first, and yours second. No ego, just outcomes.

    Who We Are

    We're operators turned investors, with a network built over 25 years.

    We move fast. We show up. And we pick up the phone.

    If you want to partner early and back the next generation of work,
    we're here to make your job easier — and your returns better.