First Minute Capital

Profile

First Minute Capital is a venture capital firm based in London, founded with the goal of supporting European founders who are building impactful technology companies. The firm leverages a strong network of unicorn founders and a team with extensive experience in both founding and scaling companies. Known for being the first institutional cheque into these ventures, First Minute Capital's team is composed of former founders and industry leaders who bring their experience to offer strategic support to emerging companies. Their community-oriented approach and emphasis on collaboration make them a unique player in early-stage investment.

First Minute Capital focuses on investing in sectors like AI, DeepTech, and SaaS, with a preference for European-based companies that have global ambitions. The firm typically writes cheques in the range of £1m to £3m, and has a significant amount of assets under management, totaling $500 million. With investments in over 170 portfolio companies, First Minute Capital has demonstrated its capability to catalyze growth and innovation across the tech industry.

Among its notable portfolio companies are Wayve - autonomous driving software, n8n - workflow automation tool, Mistral AI - AI solutions provider, Storyblok - headless CMS platform, and Taktile - decision-making automation platform. These companies exemplify the firm's focus on disruptive technology and its commitment to nurturing innovations at their inception.