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Entrepreneurs First

Activity from announced rounds

Activity in this selectionSeed

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
8
Confirmed lead rounds
0
5 roles undisclosed
New companies
8
First participation on record · 0 follow-on
Funding in participating rounds
$54.8M
8 disclosed · full round size, not this investor’s share

By stage

Seed8

By primary sector

Healthtech3
AI2
Cybersecurity1
Defense tech1
Enterprise software1

By country

United Kingdom3
France2
United States2
Canada1

Rounds

8 in this selection
Helicon

Automates carbon-fiber textile handling to produce composite parts for drones and other unmanned systems.

$16.5MSeed
Participant
HelmGuard

An AI-powered security and compliance platform that connects company systems and policies, then uses agents to collect evidence, assess internal controls and vendors, and prepare auditable findings for human review.

$7.3MSeed
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
Juno Bio

Develops women's-health products focused on the vaginal microbiome.

$3.8MSeed
Role not disclosed
Uncovr

Develops AI that analyses surgical video to generate operative reports and coding recommendations

$7MSeed
Role not disclosed
Certo

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

$4MSeed
Role not disclosed
Seamflow

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

$4.5MSeed
Role not disclosed