Remote First Capital

Remote First Capital is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on investing in companies that enhance remote work or utilize global work in innovative ways. A key aspect of its investment strategy is to explore the second-degree effects of a globally connected world, which forms a cornerstone of its portfolio. By targeting businesses that improve the remote work experience or leverage international collaboration, Remote First Capital aims to support and advance the future of work in an increasingly interconnected environment.

Andreas Klinger

Founder

24 past transactions

Aidaly

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a recruitment platform intended to hire family caregivers. The company's platform pays family caregivers and provides coaching, community, and financial services to help strengthen social safety nets and prevent the adverse health effects of financial shocks, enabling elderly people to be assisted by someone they can trust and also providing monetary compensation to the family caregivers.

WISE App

Seed Round in 2022
WISE App develops an online teaching application designed to help teachers conduct online courses effortlessly. It provides teachers and coaches with tools necessary for them to manage and automate operations such as scheduling, attendance, assessments, resource sharing, etc. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Bengaluru, India.

Cal.com

Seed Round in 2021
Self-hosted or hosted by us. White-label by design. API-driven and ready to be deployed on your own domain. You are in control of your events and data.

Sukha

Venture Round in 2021
Centered is the first Flow State app that brings modern mindfulness techniques into the workplace and productivity industry.

Dawere

Seed Round in 2021
Dawere, established in Venezuela in 2015, focuses on modernizing education through an innovative online platform that virtualizes the high school curriculum. It offers several key services, including online complementary courseware, which allows students in traditional schools to access video classes, downloadable resources, automated assessments, and interactive forums. This service incentivizes teachers by rewarding them with a share of the fees paid by parents, effectively enlisting them as promoters of the platform. Additionally, Dawere provides an online high school program for students who have dropped out, enabling them to earn their high school diploma through e-learning. Furthermore, the company offers virtualization services that produce over 75 video classes each month, catering to universities, NGOs, and businesses seeking to develop their own educational content. Through these initiatives, Dawere aims to enhance access to quality education and empower learners across various educational settings.

Acquire.com

Seed Round in 2021
MicroAcquire helps startups find buyers. Simple as that. We’ll help you start conversations that lead to an acquisition. Free. Private. No middlemen.

Sidekick

Seed Round in 2021
Sidekick is a business that focuses on enhancing productivity through a versatile tool designed for website applications. Its platform offers features such as improved tab memory management, notification control, and a password manager, all while blocking advertisements. This allows users to streamline their workflow and collaborate more effectively. Additionally, Sidekick connects real-world company challenges to educational settings, assisting teachers in designing adaptive, standards-aligned projects. By bridging the gap between classroom learning and practical application, Sidekick supports both educators and professionals in fostering a productive environment.

DocJuris

Seed Round in 2021
DocJuris provides an elegant platform to review, redline, and negotiate low and high risk contracts.

Commsor

Series A in 2021
Developer of a community platform designed to grow better, engage, and make money for community-led organizations and teams. The company's platform provides software, education, and resources that help to manage community businesses and help companies build trusted partnerships with unique audience segments, enabling community leaders to access tools for managing online communities.

Remote

Series A in 2020
Remote Technology, Inc. provides a comprehensive human resource technology platform that specializes in payroll, benefits, compliance, and tax services for businesses employing distributed teams. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company simplifies international payroll and compliance processes for both employees and contractors. Remote's platform allows organizations to manage onboarding, automatic payments, and various statutory obligations, such as social and pension contributions and income tax retention, while connecting candidates with remote job opportunities. By addressing the complexities of global employment, Remote enables companies to focus on their workforce and enhance productivity without compliance risks.

Qatalog

Series A in 2020
Qatalog Ltd is a company that has developed a virtual workspace designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for remote teams and knowledge workers. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the platform integrates various SaaS tools, allowing users to efficiently access information about individuals, teams, and projects within their organization. It enables users to search documents and messages across multiple tools from a single interface, share updates asynchronously, and manage workflows by creating, assigning, and tracking tasks. Additionally, Qatalog allows organizations to set and cascade goals, helping teams maintain alignment and clarity in their operations.

Pesto Tech

Seed Round in 2020
Pesto Tech (India) Private Limited, established in 2017 and headquartered in Gurugram, India, focuses on providing training and education for software engineers seeking job opportunities in international markets. The company offers a 12-week career accelerator program that equips students and professionals with essential skills and knowledge in software engineering. Pesto Tech aims to upskill India's 5 million software engineers by connecting them with top global tech companies, facilitating access to full-time remote jobs that can lead to higher salaries. Additionally, the company employs AI technology to streamline talent acquisition by analyzing developer profiles and conducting assessments, thus enhancing the hiring process for employers.

Firstbase

Seed Round in 2020
Firstbase Inc. is a remote work software platform that assists companies in managing their physical equipment assets for remote teams. Established in 2020 and based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, Firstbase focuses on enhancing the remote work experience by providing a comprehensive suite of services. These include the deployment and IT installation of essential equipment such as laptops, monitors, ergonomic chairs, and other tools required for effective home office setups. The platform also offers ongoing maintenance, repairs, and upgrades throughout the product lifecycle, as well as managing culture and perks for remote employees. Additionally, Firstbase facilitates the collection of equipment when an employee departs, ensuring a streamlined process for both the company and its workforce.

Commsor

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of a community platform designed to grow better, engage, and make money for community-led organizations and teams. The company's platform provides software, education, and resources that help to manage community businesses and help companies build trusted partnerships with unique audience segments, enabling community leaders to access tools for managing online communities.

Hopin

Series A in 2020
Hopin Ltd operates an online events platform that facilitates the creation of engaging virtual events, allowing users to connect globally. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the platform supports a diverse range of events, including networking meetups, conferences, webinars, and workshops. It enables interactive experiences where attendees can engage through one-on-one networking, group sessions, keynote presentations, and interactive expo areas. The platform caters to various needs, from corporate training sessions to large-scale international conferences and even personal events like weddings. By providing tools for real-time interaction, Hopin enhances the way communities and brands connect with their audiences online.

MainStreet

Seed Round in 2020
MainStreet Work, Inc. operates a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed to assist startups in identifying, filing, and claiming government incentives, tax credits, deductions, and stimulus programs. Founded in 2019 and based in San Jose, California, the platform connects to a company's payroll system to gather necessary data for qualifying for various programs and estimating potential financial benefits. MainStreet serves a range of companies, from bootstrapped to those in Series C funding, across multiple industries including software, hardware, biopharma, biotech, aerospace, materials, and manufacturing. The company charges a flat success fee of 20% upon the disbursement of incentives. By automating the identification and management of tax credits and legal workflows, MainStreet helps clients save time and reduce expenses.

Remote

Seed Round in 2020
Remote Technology, Inc. provides a comprehensive human resource technology platform that specializes in payroll, benefits, compliance, and tax services for businesses employing distributed teams. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company simplifies international payroll and compliance processes for both employees and contractors. Remote's platform allows organizations to manage onboarding, automatic payments, and various statutory obligations, such as social and pension contributions and income tax retention, while connecting candidates with remote job opportunities. By addressing the complexities of global employment, Remote enables companies to focus on their workforce and enhance productivity without compliance risks.

Grain

Seed Round in 2020
Grain Intelligence, Inc. is a software company based in San Francisco that specializes in enhancing team meetings and collaboration through its innovative platform. Founded in 2018, Grain focuses on capturing and sharing essential content from Zoom calls. The platform allows users to record calls, take synchronized notes, and create video highlight clips of significant moments during conversations. These clips can be generated easily by using designated emojis during the call or through an automated transcript afterward. Grain's features facilitate the sharing of these highlights across various platforms, including Slack, Notion, Twitter, and Discord, making it a valuable tool for teams and individuals engaged in research, interviews, and meetings. By enabling users to create and share meaningful video clips, Grain supports informed decision-making and enhances collaboration within organizations.

Remote

Seed Round in 2020
Remote Technology, Inc. provides a comprehensive human resource technology platform that specializes in payroll, benefits, compliance, and tax services for businesses employing distributed teams. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company simplifies international payroll and compliance processes for both employees and contractors. Remote's platform allows organizations to manage onboarding, automatic payments, and various statutory obligations, such as social and pension contributions and income tax retention, while connecting candidates with remote job opportunities. By addressing the complexities of global employment, Remote enables companies to focus on their workforce and enhance productivity without compliance risks.

Hopin

Seed Round in 2020
Hopin Ltd operates an online events platform that facilitates the creation of engaging virtual events, allowing users to connect globally. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the platform supports a diverse range of events, including networking meetups, conferences, webinars, and workshops. It enables interactive experiences where attendees can engage through one-on-one networking, group sessions, keynote presentations, and interactive expo areas. The platform caters to various needs, from corporate training sessions to large-scale international conferences and even personal events like weddings. By providing tools for real-time interaction, Hopin enhances the way communities and brands connect with their audiences online.

Qatalog

Seed Round in 2019
Qatalog Ltd is a company that has developed a virtual workspace designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for remote teams and knowledge workers. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the platform integrates various SaaS tools, allowing users to efficiently access information about individuals, teams, and projects within their organization. It enables users to search documents and messages across multiple tools from a single interface, share updates asynchronously, and manage workflows by creating, assigning, and tracking tasks. Additionally, Qatalog allows organizations to set and cascade goals, helping teams maintain alignment and clarity in their operations.

Focusmate

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Focusmate is a remote coworking community where people get things done together. It changes the way of work by connecting other professionals who have committed to being accountable for finishing their most important work. The Focusmate virtual coworking model is rooted in evidence-based approaches to productivity and systems of accountability developed by executive and leadership coaches. It also helps independent workers eliminate procrastination by providing live, peer accountability over 1-hour video sessions. In 2017, Taylor Jacobson founded it in New York, New York.
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