First Round Capital

First Round Capital is a San Francisco-headquartered seed-stage venture capital firm that backs technology startups from pre-seed through Series A. Since its founding in 2004, it has sought to build a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and support portfolio companies beyond capital through a suite of services, custom software, and in-person programs. The firm invests nationally and maintains offices in San Francisco and New York, often taking an active role in its companies. Typical initial investments are around $500,000, and it targets opportunities across enterprise, fintech, healthcare, consumer, hardware, artificial intelligence, and web3 sectors. First Round emphasizes founder support and inclusive practices, including initiatives such as the Diversity Term Sheet Rider.

Meka Asonye

Partner

Hayley Barna

Partner

Brett Berson

VP, Platform

Jeffrey Donnon

CFO

Annie Duke

Special Partner

Past deals in Rhode Island

Upserve

Venture Round in 2017
Upserve is a restaurant management software company founded in 2009 and based in Providence, Rhode Island. The company focuses on providing solutions that streamline restaurant operations, allowing independent restaurateurs to manage various aspects of their businesses more effectively. Upserve's software includes features for online payment processing, guest behavior analysis, server performance tracking, and menu intelligence, all designed to enhance operational efficiency. By offering clear insights and guidance, Upserve aims to help restaurants improve productivity and profitability, addressing the challenges faced by operators who often work with tight margins and limited resources. The company is supported by several venture capital firms, reinforcing its mission to transform restaurant management into a more data-driven and efficient process.

Upserve

Series C in 2014
Upserve is a restaurant management software company founded in 2009 and based in Providence, Rhode Island. The company focuses on providing solutions that streamline restaurant operations, allowing independent restaurateurs to manage various aspects of their businesses more effectively. Upserve's software includes features for online payment processing, guest behavior analysis, server performance tracking, and menu intelligence, all designed to enhance operational efficiency. By offering clear insights and guidance, Upserve aims to help restaurants improve productivity and profitability, addressing the challenges faced by operators who often work with tight margins and limited resources. The company is supported by several venture capital firms, reinforcing its mission to transform restaurant management into a more data-driven and efficient process.

Upserve

Series B in 2013
Upserve is a restaurant management software company founded in 2009 and based in Providence, Rhode Island. The company focuses on providing solutions that streamline restaurant operations, allowing independent restaurateurs to manage various aspects of their businesses more effectively. Upserve's software includes features for online payment processing, guest behavior analysis, server performance tracking, and menu intelligence, all designed to enhance operational efficiency. By offering clear insights and guidance, Upserve aims to help restaurants improve productivity and profitability, addressing the challenges faced by operators who often work with tight margins and limited resources. The company is supported by several venture capital firms, reinforcing its mission to transform restaurant management into a more data-driven and efficient process.

Upserve

Series A in 2010
Upserve is a restaurant management software company founded in 2009 and based in Providence, Rhode Island. The company focuses on providing solutions that streamline restaurant operations, allowing independent restaurateurs to manage various aspects of their businesses more effectively. Upserve's software includes features for online payment processing, guest behavior analysis, server performance tracking, and menu intelligence, all designed to enhance operational efficiency. By offering clear insights and guidance, Upserve aims to help restaurants improve productivity and profitability, addressing the challenges faced by operators who often work with tight margins and limited resources. The company is supported by several venture capital firms, reinforcing its mission to transform restaurant management into a more data-driven and efficient process.

Upserve

Angel Round in 2009
Upserve is a restaurant management software company founded in 2009 and based in Providence, Rhode Island. The company focuses on providing solutions that streamline restaurant operations, allowing independent restaurateurs to manage various aspects of their businesses more effectively. Upserve's software includes features for online payment processing, guest behavior analysis, server performance tracking, and menu intelligence, all designed to enhance operational efficiency. By offering clear insights and guidance, Upserve aims to help restaurants improve productivity and profitability, addressing the challenges faced by operators who often work with tight margins and limited resources. The company is supported by several venture capital firms, reinforcing its mission to transform restaurant management into a more data-driven and efficient process.
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