Entrepreneurs First

Activity from announced rounds

Activity in this selectionOct 24, 2026 · Enterprise software · Jan 1, 2026

Entrepreneurs First backs individuals before a company exists, helping them find a co-founder, develop an idea and form a business with a path into the US startup market.

Its matching process introduces candidates screened for complementary skills and working styles. Founders test potential partnerships through retreats, local cohorts and company-building work, with a dedicated adviser and a San Francisco-based partner.

EF offers an equity-free grant during ideation and up to $250,000 of investment after company formation. Support for the US phase includes office space, customer development, incorporation and relocation guidance, fundraising preparation and a San Francisco Demo Day.

Sources
Rounds participated in
10
Confirmed lead rounds
0
8 roles undisclosed
New companies
10
First participation on record · 0 follow-on
Funding in participating rounds
$48.2M
9 disclosed · full round size, not this investor’s share

By stage

Seed4
Pre-seed3
Undisclosed3

By primary sector

AI2
Defense tech2
Enterprise software2
Agritech1
Climate tech1
2 more
Healthtech1
Proptech1

By country

United Kingdom6
France2
Canada1
United States1

Rounds

10 in this selection
Opply

An operating platform that helps consumer goods brands run sourcing, procurement and supply-chain work.

$7.5MUndisclosed
Participant
Pharosyn

AI-powered commercial intelligence for pharmaceutical teams, turning clinical, regulatory and market signals into traceable reports and decision support.

$3MSeed
Participant
Peripheral

Turns multi-camera sports broadcasts into navigable 3D environments using AI

$8.7MSeed
Role not disclosed
Certo

Develops AI-powered compliance automation for beauty and consumer goods companies across global markets

$4MSeed
Role not disclosed
Shatterdome Energy

AI-driven platform helping renewable energy operators trade and optimize power assets in volatile electricity markets

$3.5MPre-Seed
Role not disclosed
Davis

Generates feasibility studies and architectural designs for early-stage real estate development

$5.5MPre-Seed
Role not disclosed
Hadean

Develops AI-powered digital wargaming and command-and-control capabilities.

UndisclosedUndisclosed
Role not disclosed
Mutable Tactics

Develops AI software to improve drone deployment in combat environments

$2.1MPre-Seed
Role not disclosed
Seamflow

Develops AI software to streamline audits and approvals for testing inspection and certification organizations

$4.5MSeed
Role not disclosed
Biographica

Uses AI-driven discovery to develop next-generation crop traits and improve agricultural productivity and resilience

£7MUndisclosed
Role not disclosed