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First Star Ventures

Pre-Seed to Series A venture capital firm

First Star Ventures is a Pre-Seed to Series A venture capital firm that invests in Energy, Biotechnology and Cybersecurity. DryPowder has no SEC Form D on file for First Star Ventures as of June 3, 2026. Partners at First Star Ventures include Millie and Drew.

Updated · Sources: fund website

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Stages
Pre-Seed–Series A

Overview

First Star Ventures at a glance

Stage
Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Sectors
Energy, Biotechnology, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Software
Cold inbound
Warm intro preferred
Website
firststar.vc

Investment thesis

Back engineers and researchers surfing new computing waves (robotics, genomics/CRISPR, GenAI) as they transform massive industries. Computing keeps eating more of the world.

Stated on firststar.vcWEBSITE

What sets First Star Ventures apart

  • Deep technical diligence focus
  • Hands-on support across fundraising, team building, operations
  • Early recognition of emerging computing paradigms
  • Active operational support (CFO hiring, A-round introductions)

What the portfolio shows

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Portfolio 6

Backed: Jellyfish, Zanskar, Throne + 3 more

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Partners

3 partners at First Star Ventures

  • Millie
  • Drew
  • Teddy

From the fund's website. Contact details not yet verified.

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FAQ

Questions about First Star Ventures

What does First Star Ventures invest in?

First Star Ventures is a Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A stage Energy, Biotechnology, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Software investor, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: Back engineers and researchers surfing new computing waves (robotics, genomics/CRISPR, GenAI) as they transform massive industries. Computing keeps eating more of the world.

What makes First Star Ventures different from other funds?

First Star Ventures stands out on 4 points: Deep technical diligence focus; Hands-on support across fundraising, team building, operations; Early recognition of emerging computing paradigms; Active operational support (CFO hiring, A-round introductions).

What other funds are similar to First Star Ventures?

Funds with an overlapping stage and sector focus include HAX, Caffeinated Capital, Crosscut Ventures.

How do I reach First Star Ventures?

First Star Ventures does not generally take cold inbound; a warm introduction from a founder or investor the firm knows is the usual path.