Founders First
Syndicate · Seattle, WA
Investment syndicate based in Seattle, WA. 9 deal vehicles (SPVs) filed with the SEC since Feb 2023.
“What would a venture fund look like if it were truly built by founders, for founders? We set out to make it happen. In 2012, we committed to always putting founders first. And, almost a decade later, we are proud to have never wavered from our promise.” (from the firm’s website)
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Typical check (est.)
- $50K–$100K
- Latest fund
- None on file
- Last verified activity
- Feb 2026
Focus
Media, Gaming & CreatorHealthcareConsumerRecent portfolio activity
- May 2024
Gaingels
SPV
Funds and vehicles on SEC file
- Feb 2026
TY-0105 Fund II, a series of Founders First Fund, LP
Deal vehicle · $132K offering
- Nov 2024
BR-1022 Fund II, a series of Founders First Fund, LP
Deal vehicle · $49K offering
- Nov 2024
PE-0730 Fund I, a series of Founders First Fund, LP
Deal vehicle · $53.7K offering
- Aug 2024
AU-0712 Fund II, a series of Founders First Fund, LP
Deal vehicle · $37.5K offering
- May 2024
PR-0314 Gaingels Fund I, a series of Founders First Fund, LP
Deal vehicle · $60K offering
- Feb 2024
BR-0102 Fund I, a series of Founders First Fund, LP
Deal vehicle · $92.1K offering
- Mar 2023
GR-0105 Fund I, a series of Founders First Fund, LP
Deal vehicle · $48.5K offering
- Mar 2023
LET-0506 Fund I, a series of Founders First Fund, LP
Deal vehicle · $31K offering
- Feb 2023
FR-0721 Fund I, a series of Founders First Fund, LP
Deal vehicle · $76.5K offering
Sources
- SEC Form D: TY-0105 Fund II, a series of Founders First Fund, LPFeb 2, 2026
- SEC Form D: BR-1022 Fund II, a series of Founders First Fund, LPNov 20, 2024
- SEC Form D: PE-0730 Fund I, a series of Founders First Fund, LPNov 1, 2024
- SEC Form D: AU-0712 Fund II, a series of Founders First Fund, LPAug 7, 2024
- SEC Form D: PR-0314 Gaingels Fund I, a series of Founders First Fund, LPMay 1, 2024
- SEC Form D: BR-0102 Fund I, a series of Founders First Fund, LPFeb 28, 2024
- SEC adviser record: Founders First Advisors, LLCMar 25, 2026
- Firm websiteOct 12, 2026
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