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First In Capital

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Investor type

Founded

2020

AUM

$148 M

Location

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 03 September, 2026

Profile

First In Capital is a venture capital firm based in Washington, District of Columbia, founded in 2020. The firm focuses on investing in security technologies, particularly in cybersecurity, dual-use defense tech, and data intelligence. The team is composed of experts in these fields, aiming to empower entrepreneurs who secure our freedom by addressing major opportunities and challenges faced by commercial and government enterprises.

First In Capital invests in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, AI and data, communications and networking, cybersecurity, space systems, strategic systems, and unmanned systems. They typically invest in early to late-stage companies, with a focus on those leveraging large amounts of data as a competitive advantage. The firm manages several funds, including First In Ventures Fund I with $17 million AUM and First In Fund 3 SBIC Critical Technologies with $148 million AUM.

Notable investments by First In Capital include Anduril - defense technology, Castelion - cybersecurity solutions, Shift5 - transportation cybersecurity, CAV - AI-driven analytics, and Hoplynk - secure communications.

Industry

Data infra Defense Cybersecurity Technology AI Transportation Software Security SaaS Robotics Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Travel

First In Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
First In Ventures Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Robotics SaaS Security Software Transportation Travel	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$17 M	June 2021
First In Fund 3 SBIC Critical Technologies	Venture Capital (VC)	Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Robotics SaaS Security Software Transportation Travel	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$148 M	March 2026

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FAQs about First In Capital

Is First In Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

First In Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is First In Capital located?

First In Capital is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

When was First In Capital founded?

First In Capital was founded in 2020.

What sectors and industries does First In Capital invest in?

First In Capital invests in companies and startups in Data infra, Defense, Cybersecurity, Technology, AI, Transportation, Software, Security, SaaS, Robotics, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Travel.

What is First In Capital geographical focus of investments?

First In Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does First In Capital typically invest in?

First In Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of First In Capital investment?

First In Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for First In Capital?

First In Capital has around $148m assets under management.

When was First In Capital last fund created?

First In Capital last fund was created/launched in 2026-03-10

What are the contacts of First In Capital?

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