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First Round Capital

First Round Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Philadelphia and New York. The firm focuses on pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments in technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors, often providing the first outside capital for nascent companies. First Round Capital has a track record of supporting notable startups, including Uber, Square, and Warby Parker. The firm distinguishes itself by actively engaging with its portfolio companies and offering a range of tailored services, including custom software and community-building experiences, to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. With a typical initial investment of around $500,000, First Round Capital has facilitated substantial follow-on funding, enabling its community members to raise over $2.5 billion in additional capital. The firm has also pioneered innovative investment structures, such as a VC-sponsored Exchange Fund, which allows entrepreneurs to share in the performance of their collective investments.

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Meka Asonye

Partner

Brett Berson

Partner

Cristina Cordova

Partner

Jeff Donnon

CFO

Amy Fu

Vice President, Investments

Todd Jackson

Partner

Josh Kopelman

Partner

Whitnie Narcisse

Senior Vice President

Bill Trenchard

Partner

Past deals in Child Care

Honeycomb Labs

Venture Round in 2020
Honeycomb Labs Inc. develops a collaborative parenting software that helps users and families to share the logistics of parenting across trusted communities. It builds these trusted communities through its tools and offers its software for activities, including carpooling, kid drops, activity and summer camp planning, and food sharing that helps to increase the time families spend together in real life and share the load of parenting. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Wonderschool

Series A in 2018
Started in 2016 by a group of educators and technologists in California, Wonderschool offers a platform where people can start infant and toddler programs and preschools out of their homes. Wonderschool supports experienced educators and childcare providers to start their own childcares or preschools out of their homes, whether they live in apartments, condos, or homes that they rent or own. Wonderschool provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing and everything in between. The company’s software platform allows teachers to manage their students, parents, and their program from one dashboard. Along with this, Wonderschool has built a marketplace for parents to search Wonderschool programs, schedule visits, enroll their children, and make payments. It’s been proven time and time again that children should start developing cognitive, motor, behavioral, and social skills from as early as 6 months and Wonderschool is committed to increasing families’ access to high quality care and learning environments for children.

UrbanSitter

Series C in 2017
UrbanSitter, Inc. operates a childcare marketplace where parents and babysitters meet through shared connections. It is an online resource where parents go to find and book babysitters and nannies recommended by people they know. The company offers its services in San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. UrbanSitter, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Wonderschool

Seed Round in 2017
Started in 2016 by a group of educators and technologists in California, Wonderschool offers a platform where people can start infant and toddler programs and preschools out of their homes. Wonderschool supports experienced educators and childcare providers to start their own childcares or preschools out of their homes, whether they live in apartments, condos, or homes that they rent or own. Wonderschool provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing and everything in between. The company’s software platform allows teachers to manage their students, parents, and their program from one dashboard. Along with this, Wonderschool has built a marketplace for parents to search Wonderschool programs, schedule visits, enroll their children, and make payments. It’s been proven time and time again that children should start developing cognitive, motor, behavioral, and social skills from as early as 6 months and Wonderschool is committed to increasing families’ access to high quality care and learning environments for children.

Wonderschool

Seed Round in 2017
Started in 2016 by a group of educators and technologists in California, Wonderschool offers a platform where people can start infant and toddler programs and preschools out of their homes. Wonderschool supports experienced educators and childcare providers to start their own childcares or preschools out of their homes, whether they live in apartments, condos, or homes that they rent or own. Wonderschool provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing and everything in between. The company’s software platform allows teachers to manage their students, parents, and their program from one dashboard. Along with this, Wonderschool has built a marketplace for parents to search Wonderschool programs, schedule visits, enroll their children, and make payments. It’s been proven time and time again that children should start developing cognitive, motor, behavioral, and social skills from as early as 6 months and Wonderschool is committed to increasing families’ access to high quality care and learning environments for children.

Wonderschool

Seed Round in 2017
Started in 2016 by a group of educators and technologists in California, Wonderschool offers a platform where people can start infant and toddler programs and preschools out of their homes. Wonderschool supports experienced educators and childcare providers to start their own childcares or preschools out of their homes, whether they live in apartments, condos, or homes that they rent or own. Wonderschool provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing and everything in between. The company’s software platform allows teachers to manage their students, parents, and their program from one dashboard. Along with this, Wonderschool has built a marketplace for parents to search Wonderschool programs, schedule visits, enroll their children, and make payments. It’s been proven time and time again that children should start developing cognitive, motor, behavioral, and social skills from as early as 6 months and Wonderschool is committed to increasing families’ access to high quality care and learning environments for children.

CareDox

Debt Financing in 2016
CareDox Inc. operates a care coordination platform designed to assist parents and schools in managing and sharing medical information effectively. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the company focuses on streamlining the collection and accessibility of health data to enhance child safety. Its platform enables parents to organize their family's health information, eliminating the need for paper forms during school, camp, and daycare enrollment. Parents can selectively share health information while maintaining a secure record of their children's medical history. For schools, CareDox facilitates the medical enrollment process, ensuring compliance with safety requirements and providing school staff, including nurses and teachers, with essential health information about students. This access allows for real-time insights into allergies, medications, and special dietary needs, ultimately improving health outcomes and supporting the continuity of care for children in the K-12 education system.

Binti

Seed Round in 2015
Binti, Inc. operates a comprehensive online platform designed to assist parents in navigating the adoption process. Founded in 2013 and based in Oakland, California, the company addresses the significant barriers that prospective adoptive parents face, such as high costs and complex administrative requirements. Binti provides tools for completing home study paperwork and connects users to a network of reputable social workers and agencies for home visits. The platform also offers resources for international adoption and financing options. By streamlining the adoption journey, Binti aims to increase the number of qualified parents who can successfully adopt, ultimately working toward a vision where every child has a loving family.

DogVacay

Series B in 2014
DogVacay is an online community that connects pet parents with over 20,000 pet sitters across North America, ready to care for your dog like a member of their family. It's a safe, convenient and affordable way to make sure your best friend is in a loving home while you're away. All reservations include pet insurance, 24/7 customer support, and daily photo updates of your pooch enjoying a "vacay" of his own. With thousands of 5-star reviews and prices that average half the local kennel, you can finally travel with peace of mind.

CareDox

Seed Round in 2014
CareDox Inc. operates a care coordination platform designed to assist parents and schools in managing and sharing medical information effectively. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the company focuses on streamlining the collection and accessibility of health data to enhance child safety. Its platform enables parents to organize their family's health information, eliminating the need for paper forms during school, camp, and daycare enrollment. Parents can selectively share health information while maintaining a secure record of their children's medical history. For schools, CareDox facilitates the medical enrollment process, ensuring compliance with safety requirements and providing school staff, including nurses and teachers, with essential health information about students. This access allows for real-time insights into allergies, medications, and special dietary needs, ultimately improving health outcomes and supporting the continuity of care for children in the K-12 education system.

UrbanSitter

Series B in 2014
UrbanSitter, Inc. operates a childcare marketplace where parents and babysitters meet through shared connections. It is an online resource where parents go to find and book babysitters and nannies recommended by people they know. The company offers its services in San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. UrbanSitter, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, California.

DogVacay

Series B in 2013
DogVacay is an online community that connects pet parents with over 20,000 pet sitters across North America, ready to care for your dog like a member of their family. It's a safe, convenient and affordable way to make sure your best friend is in a loving home while you're away. All reservations include pet insurance, 24/7 customer support, and daily photo updates of your pooch enjoying a "vacay" of his own. With thousands of 5-star reviews and prices that average half the local kennel, you can finally travel with peace of mind.

UrbanSitter

Series A in 2012
UrbanSitter, Inc. operates a childcare marketplace where parents and babysitters meet through shared connections. It is an online resource where parents go to find and book babysitters and nannies recommended by people they know. The company offers its services in San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. UrbanSitter, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, California.

DogVacay

Seed Round in 2012
DogVacay is an online community that connects pet parents with over 20,000 pet sitters across North America, ready to care for your dog like a member of their family. It's a safe, convenient and affordable way to make sure your best friend is in a loving home while you're away. All reservations include pet insurance, 24/7 customer support, and daily photo updates of your pooch enjoying a "vacay" of his own. With thousands of 5-star reviews and prices that average half the local kennel, you can finally travel with peace of mind.

UrbanSitter

Seed Round in 2012
UrbanSitter, Inc. operates a childcare marketplace where parents and babysitters meet through shared connections. It is an online resource where parents go to find and book babysitters and nannies recommended by people they know. The company offers its services in San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. UrbanSitter, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, California.

CareDox

Seed Round in 2011
CareDox Inc. operates a care coordination platform designed to assist parents and schools in managing and sharing medical information effectively. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the company focuses on streamlining the collection and accessibility of health data to enhance child safety. Its platform enables parents to organize their family's health information, eliminating the need for paper forms during school, camp, and daycare enrollment. Parents can selectively share health information while maintaining a secure record of their children's medical history. For schools, CareDox facilitates the medical enrollment process, ensuring compliance with safety requirements and providing school staff, including nurses and teachers, with essential health information about students. This access allows for real-time insights into allergies, medications, and special dietary needs, ultimately improving health outcomes and supporting the continuity of care for children in the K-12 education system.