First Round Capital

First Round Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 and based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in seed-stage investments, primarily focusing on technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors. The firm aims to support early-stage companies, often acting as their first source of outside capital, with typical initial investments around $500,000. First Round Capital takes an active role in its portfolio companies, fostering a community of entrepreneurs through various services, including custom software and unique in-person experiences. The firm has helped its founders raise over $2.5 billion in follow-on capital, showcasing its effective support for burgeoning businesses. Additionally, First Round Capital has initiated a VC-sponsored Exchange Fund, allowing its entrepreneurs to share in the performance of their collective investments. With offices in Philadelphia, San Francisco, and New York, the firm continues to invest nationally, focusing on nurturing innovative ideas and helping small companies grow into significant players in their respective markets.

Meka Asonye

Partner

Hayley Barna

Partner

Brett Berson

Partner

Jeffrey Donnon

CFO

Annie Duke

Special Partner

Molly Fowler

CEO

Amy Fu

Vice President, Investments

Rob Hayes

Partner

Todd Jackson

Partner

Josh Kopelman

Partner

Whitnie Narcisse

Operating Partner

Cory Perkins

Partner Operations Manager

Bill Trenchard

Partner

Liz Wessel

Partner

James Wu

Infrastructure and AI / ML Investor

Past deals in Child Care

Cocoon

Series A in 2021
Cocoon is a platform that provides employee leave benefits from compliance to payroll.

Pomelo Care

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of an online pregnancy care platform designed to provide high-quality, accessible, and personalized care to pregnant people and newborns. The company's platform provides personalized evidence-based maternity and neonatal care through care plans with supportive and engaging resources, enabling users to address clinical, behavioral, and social needs which improves outcomes for moms and babies.

Honeycomb Labs

Venture Round in 2020
Honeycomb Labs Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in collaborative parenting software aimed at enhancing the logistics of parenting within trusted communities. Founded in 2019, the company offers a platform that facilitates various parenting activities, such as carpooling, managing kid drop-offs, planning activities and summer camps, and sharing food. By providing these tools, Honeycomb Labs enables families to collaborate effectively, making it easier to share responsibilities and increasing the quality time spent together both in person and virtually. The company's innovative approach fosters trust and simplifies the complexities of parenting logistics through its user-friendly software.

Cocoon

Seed Round in 2020
Cocoon is a platform that provides employee leave benefits from compliance to payroll.

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 an online childcare marketplace that connects parents with babysitters and nannies through shared social networks. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows parents to search for and book caregivers recommended by their friends and community members. Babysitters can post their credentials and availability, while parents have the opportunity to share their experiences through reviews, fostering trust and transparency. UrbanSitter's services are available in major cities such as New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. In addition to childcare, the platform also offers caregiver services for senior care, pet sitting, and household assistance, catering to families' diverse needs in various situations.

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 platform aimed at simplifying the adoption process for prospective parents. Founded in 2013 and based in Oakland, California, the company addresses the significant barriers that many face in adoption, such as high costs and complex paperwork. By providing an online system for completing home study applications and connecting users with a network of social workers, agencies, and legal professionals, Binti facilitates smoother adoptions. The platform not only streamlines administrative tasks but also offers resources for financial assistance and international guidelines, thereby reducing the obstacles that often lead to prospective parents abandoning the process. Binti's mission is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to be part of a loving family by making adoption more accessible and manageable.

DogVacay

Series B in 2014
DogVacay is an online platform that connects pet owners with a network of over 20,000 vetted pet sitters across North America, ensuring quality care for dogs while their owners are away. The service offers various options, including dog boarding, pet sitting, dog daycare, and dog walking. Each reservation includes comprehensive pet insurance, covering up to $25,000 in veterinary bills, along with 24/7 customer support and daily photo updates, allowing pet owners to stay connected with their pets. With a focus on safety, convenience, and affordability, DogVacay aims to provide a loving environment for dogs, often at prices that are significantly lower than traditional kennels, while garnering thousands of positive reviews from satisfied customers.

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 an online childcare marketplace that connects parents with babysitters and nannies through shared social networks. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows parents to search for and book caregivers recommended by their friends and community members. Babysitters can post their credentials and availability, while parents have the opportunity to share their experiences through reviews, fostering trust and transparency. UrbanSitter's services are available in major cities such as New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. In addition to childcare, the platform also offers caregiver services for senior care, pet sitting, and household assistance, catering to families' diverse needs in various situations.

DogVacay

Series B in 2013
DogVacay is an online platform that connects pet owners with a network of over 20,000 vetted pet sitters across North America, ensuring quality care for dogs while their owners are away. The service offers various options, including dog boarding, pet sitting, dog daycare, and dog walking. Each reservation includes comprehensive pet insurance, covering up to $25,000 in veterinary bills, along with 24/7 customer support and daily photo updates, allowing pet owners to stay connected with their pets. With a focus on safety, convenience, and affordability, DogVacay aims to provide a loving environment for dogs, often at prices that are significantly lower than traditional kennels, while garnering thousands of positive reviews from satisfied customers.

UrbanSitter

Series A in 2012
UrbanSitter, Inc. operates an online childcare marketplace that connects parents with babysitters and nannies through shared social networks. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows parents to search for and book caregivers recommended by their friends and community members. Babysitters can post their credentials and availability, while parents have the opportunity to share their experiences through reviews, fostering trust and transparency. UrbanSitter's services are available in major cities such as New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. In addition to childcare, the platform also offers caregiver services for senior care, pet sitting, and household assistance, catering to families' diverse needs in various situations.

DogVacay

Seed Round in 2012
DogVacay is an online platform that connects pet owners with a network of over 20,000 vetted pet sitters across North America, ensuring quality care for dogs while their owners are away. The service offers various options, including dog boarding, pet sitting, dog daycare, and dog walking. Each reservation includes comprehensive pet insurance, covering up to $25,000 in veterinary bills, along with 24/7 customer support and daily photo updates, allowing pet owners to stay connected with their pets. With a focus on safety, convenience, and affordability, DogVacay aims to provide a loving environment for dogs, often at prices that are significantly lower than traditional kennels, while garnering thousands of positive reviews from satisfied customers.

UrbanSitter

Seed Round in 2012
UrbanSitter, Inc. operates an online childcare marketplace that connects parents with babysitters and nannies through shared social networks. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows parents to search for and book caregivers recommended by their friends and community members. Babysitters can post their credentials and availability, while parents have the opportunity to share their experiences through reviews, fostering trust and transparency. UrbanSitter's services are available in major cities such as New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. In addition to childcare, the platform also offers caregiver services for senior care, pet sitting, and household assistance, catering to families' diverse needs in various situations.

KiwiCo

Seed Round in 2011
KiwiCo sparks creativity in kids and saves time for busy parents by providing all of the inspiration and materials necessary for hours of imaginative play and learning. With monthly deliveries of activities designed to help kids discover, explore, and create things in the world around them, KiwiCo brings hands-on fun right to the door. It was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Mountian View, 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.

KidZui

Series C in 2010
KidZui provides a browser that appeals to kids and only lets them navigate certain pre-approved areas of the web.

KidZui

Venture Round in 2008
KidZui provides a browser that appeals to kids and only lets them navigate certain pre-approved areas of the web.

KidZui

Seed Round in 2006
KidZui provides a browser that appeals to kids and only lets them navigate certain pre-approved areas of the web.
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