
Firstime Venture Capital
Description
Firstime Venture Capital, established in 2013, operates as a distinctive Israeli investor club based in Tel Aviv, specializing in financial support for nascent digital companies. Unlike traditional venture capital firms, Firstime VC leverages a syndicate model, bringing together a network of individual investors to collectively fund promising early-stage startups. This approach allows them to pool capital and expertise, offering a flexible and agile investment vehicle for the vibrant Israeli tech ecosystem.
The firm primarily targets seed-stage digital ventures, often participating in rounds alongside larger institutional VCs or angel investors. Firstime VC typically deploys initial checks ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, aiming to provide crucial early capital that helps startups achieve key milestones and attract subsequent funding. Their investment thesis centers on disruptive technologies and scalable business models within the digital sphere, spanning various sectors from fintech to enterprise software.
Since its inception, Firstime VC has built a notable portfolio, having made over 20 investments in Israeli tech companies. Their commitment to fostering innovation is evidenced by their active engagement with portfolio companies, often providing strategic guidance and leveraging their extensive network. The club has also seen a degree of success with at least 3 reported exits, demonstrating their ability to identify and support ventures that achieve successful liquidity events. This track record underscores Firstime VC's role as a significant, albeit unique, player in the Israeli early-stage investment landscape.
Investor Profile
Firstime Venture Capital has backed more than 26 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Israel, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Machine Learning.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $100K – $500K.
Stage Focus
- Series A (23%)
- Seed (23%)
- Series B (19%)
- Series Unknown (12%)
- Convertible Note (8%)
- Series C (8%)
- Series D (4%)
- Debt Financing (4%)
Country Focus
- Israel (46%)
- United States (46%)
- United Kingdom (8%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Health Care
- Machine Learning
- E-commerce
- Fashion
- Personalization
- Retail
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Children
- Delivery
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