FirstLook Partners

General contacts

Investor type

VC / Fund of funds

Founded

2023

AUM

$189 M

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Pre-seed Series B

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

FirstLook Partners is a venture capital firm focusing on investing in early-stage venture capital funds and visionary founders. The firm is known for its strategic investments in next-generation startups, with a strong emphasis on identifying promising opportunities at the beginning of their growth trajectory. FirstLook Partners operates with a small, specialized team dedicated to nurturing the potential of transformative ideas and technologies.

The firm actively seeks out investments across a variety of sectors to enhance their dynamic and diverse portfolio. By concentrating on early-stage ventures, FirstLook Partners aims to support innovative startups through their growth journey. While specific check sizes are not disclosed, the firm's focus on early-stage investments suggests that its funding amounts are aligned with seed and Series A rounds.

Notable investments from FirstLook Partners have yet to be explicitly mentioned, as the firm prioritizes its role in the early-stage venture capital ecosystem and emphasizes relationships with emerging growth companies, rather than citing particular portfolio successes at this stage.

Industry

AI Blockchain/Crypto Software SaaS Healthcare Services Fintech Digital Technology HealthTech

FirstLook Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
FirstLook Partners Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Digital Fintech SaaS Software	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$40 M	November 2023

Contacts

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Josh Porter Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

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Ankeet Kansupada Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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FAQs about FirstLook Partners

Is FirstLook Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

FirstLook Partners is a venture capital firm that also operates as a fund of funds. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Series B, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is FirstLook Partners located?

FirstLook Partners is located in Los Angeles, California, United States.

When was FirstLook Partners founded?

FirstLook Partners was founded in 2023.

What sectors and industries does FirstLook Partners invest in?

FirstLook Partners invests in companies and startups in AI, Blockchain/Crypto, Software, SaaS, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Digital, Technology, HealthTech.

What is FirstLook Partners geographical focus of investments?

FirstLook Partners invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does FirstLook Partners typically invest in?

FirstLook Partners invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Series B.

What is the usual amount of FirstLook Partners investment?

FirstLook Partners usually invests $0-1 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for FirstLook Partners?

FirstLook Partners has around $189m assets under management.

When was FirstLook Partners last fund created?

FirstLook Partners last fund was created/launched in 2023-11-17

What are the contacts of FirstLook Partners?

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