First Leaf Capital
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2017
AUM
-
Location
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, United States
Investor profile last updated: 19 August, 2026
Profile
As an investment firm in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, we invest capital in startup companies, make loans to small business owners, and do micro-private-equity transactions.
We are backed by capital from the Mark Aardsma family office, and outside capital via our FLC II institutional fund. We have broad flexibility to offer a range of investment structures including convertible notes, venture equity, venture debt, partnership interests, revenue-based financing, bridge notes, term loans, or business lines of credit.
We love hardworking entrepreneurs, products that solve substantive problems, hard-to-imitate advantages, lean market validation, and realistic goals.
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FAQs about First Leaf Capital
Is First Leaf Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?
First Leaf Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is First Leaf Capital located?
First Leaf Capital is located in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, United States.
When was First Leaf Capital founded?
First Leaf Capital was founded in 2017.
What sectors and industries does First Leaf Capital invest in?
First Leaf Capital invests in companies and startups in Food and Beverage, Healthcare Services, Medical Devices, Foodtech, Pharmaceuticals, MedTech, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, HealthTech.
What is First Leaf Capital geographical focus of investments?
First Leaf Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does First Leaf Capital typically invest in?
First Leaf Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B.
What is the usual amount of First Leaf Capital investment?
First Leaf Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What are the contacts of First Leaf Capital?
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