Entrepreneur First
Build unicorn cofounding teams from scratch by matching exceptional founders and providing support from emerging idea to first revenue, with hands-on mentorship from both US and international bases.
Check Size$50K – $250K
StagesPre-Seed, Seed
LocationUS
Data quality36partial
Investment thesis
Build unicorn cofounding teams from scratch by matching exceptional founders and providing support from emerging idea to first revenue, with hands-on mentorship from both US and international bases.
70 confidence · stated by fund
What sets Entrepreneur First apart
- cofounder matching process
- weekend residential retreats
- global office network
- dual-sided mentorship (San Francisco partner + local advisor)
Investment profile
- Stages
- Pre-Seed, Seed
- Cold inbound
- Accepted
Frequently asked questions
- What does Entrepreneur First invest in?
- Entrepreneur First is a pre-seed, seed stage venture fund, typically writing $50K – $250K checks, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: Build unicorn cofounding teams from scratch by matching exceptional founders and providing support from emerging idea to first revenue, with hands-on mentorship from both US and international bases.
- What check size does Entrepreneur First write?
- Entrepreneur First typically writes $50K – $250K checks at the Pre-Seed, Seed stage.
- Is Entrepreneur First actively deploying capital?
- Entrepreneur First is actively deploying capital. What we observed: Website explicitly states 'Join EF' and references current cohorts, advisors, and Demo Day events
- What makes Entrepreneur First different from other funds?
- Entrepreneur First stands out on 4 points: cofounder matching process; weekend residential retreats; global office network; dual-sided mentorship (San Francisco partner + local advisor).
- How do I reach out to Entrepreneur First?
- Entrepreneur First accepts cold outreach — you can apply directly at https://joinef.com. Use DryPowder's AI fund matching to see how your startup aligns with Entrepreneur First's thesis — it returns a fit score and specific talking points for your outreach.