First Round Capital

2004

Founded

847

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

First Round Capital is a U.S.-based venture capital firm specializing in seed-stage funding for technology companies. Founded in 2004 by Josh Kopelman and Howard L. Morgan, the firm has invested in over 300 startups, including notable companies like Uber, Square, and Notion.

With offices in San Francisco, Philadelphia, and New York, First Round Capital focuses on providing hands-on support to founders during the critical early stages of company development. The firm is known for its active involvement in portfolio companies, offering resources such as go-to-market experts and recruitment assistance to help startups scale effectively. First Round Capital has also launched initiatives like the Dorm Room Fund, a student-run investment fund, and the Graduate Fund, targeting recent graduates, to support emerging entrepreneurs.

Portfolio Companies

Uber, Square, Notion, Roblox, Warby Parker, Mint.com, ModCloth, AppNexus, Clover Health, OpenX

Gepgraphic Focus

United States

Key Differentiators

Hands-on support for early-stage companies, "Active involvement in portfolio companies growth", Extensive network of resources and expertise

Thypical Investment Size

$500,000 to $1 million

Total Funds Raised

$220 million

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FinTech

SaaS

Advertising (AdTech)

Big Data & Analytics

PropTech

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)

New York

Seed

United States