First Round Capital

First Round Capital, established in 2004, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm specializing in seed-stage investments. It focuses on building a robust community of technology entrepreneurs and companies, providing custom software solutions, in-person experiences, and unique services to help early-stage companies grow. First Round Capital has invested in notable startups like Uber, Square, and Warby Parker, and has adopted the Diversity Term Sheet Rider to promote diversity in its portfolio. The firm invests nationally, with additional offices in San Francisco and New York, typically providing around $500,000 in the initial investment. It actively supports its portfolio companies and has facilitated a VC-sponsored exchange fund for qualified entrepreneurs. To date, members of the First Round Capital community have raised over $2.5 billion in follow-on capital.

Meka Asonye

Partner

Brett Berson

Partner

Jeff Donnon

CFO

Amy Fu

Vice President of Investments

Todd Jackson

Partner

Josh Kopelman

Founder and Partner

Whitnie Narcisse

Operating Partner

Bill Trenchard

Partner

James Wu

Infrastructure and AI / ML Investor

Past deals in DRM

Aereo

Series A in 2012
Aereo is a New York City-based technology company that enables consumers to access live broadcast television through Internet-connected devices using its cloud-based antenna and DVR technology. This service allows users to pause and rewind live programs or save them for later viewing, eliminating the need for a cable or satellite subscription. Aereo supports various platforms, including iPads, iPhones, MacBooks, and streaming devices like AppleTV and Roku. Membership options start at $8 per month, which includes access to the cloud-based technology and 20 hours of DVR storage, with an upgrade available for $12 per month for 60 hours of storage. New members can try the service free for the first month. Founded in February 2012 by Chet Kanoja and backed by IAC, Aereo aims to provide an alternative way for consumers to enjoy television content.

Aereo

Seed Round in 2011
Aereo is a New York City-based technology company that enables consumers to access live broadcast television through Internet-connected devices using its cloud-based antenna and DVR technology. This service allows users to pause and rewind live programs or save them for later viewing, eliminating the need for a cable or satellite subscription. Aereo supports various platforms, including iPads, iPhones, MacBooks, and streaming devices like AppleTV and Roku. Membership options start at $8 per month, which includes access to the cloud-based technology and 20 hours of DVR storage, with an upgrade available for $12 per month for 60 hours of storage. New members can try the service free for the first month. Founded in February 2012 by Chet Kanoja and backed by IAC, Aereo aims to provide an alternative way for consumers to enjoy television content.

Attributor

Series C in 2008
Attributor Corporation specializes in online book protection services aimed at the publishing industry. It offers the Digimarc Guardian solution, which identifies and verifies instances of copyright infringement across various platforms, including cyberlockers and peer-to-peer networks. When unauthorized use is detected, Guardian notifies the hosting site and provides options for compliance, such as transitioning to authorized content, submitting a licensing request, or issuing a DMCA takedown notice. Additionally, Attributor provides an analytics platform that helps publishers understand how and where their digital content is consumed, enabling them to enforce authorized use, analyze market demand, and monetize their digital assets effectively.

Attributor

Series B in 2006
Attributor Corporation specializes in online book protection services aimed at the publishing industry. It offers the Digimarc Guardian solution, which identifies and verifies instances of copyright infringement across various platforms, including cyberlockers and peer-to-peer networks. When unauthorized use is detected, Guardian notifies the hosting site and provides options for compliance, such as transitioning to authorized content, submitting a licensing request, or issuing a DMCA takedown notice. Additionally, Attributor provides an analytics platform that helps publishers understand how and where their digital content is consumed, enabling them to enforce authorized use, analyze market demand, and monetize their digital assets effectively.

Attributor

Series A in 2006
Attributor Corporation specializes in online book protection services aimed at the publishing industry. It offers the Digimarc Guardian solution, which identifies and verifies instances of copyright infringement across various platforms, including cyberlockers and peer-to-peer networks. When unauthorized use is detected, Guardian notifies the hosting site and provides options for compliance, such as transitioning to authorized content, submitting a licensing request, or issuing a DMCA takedown notice. Additionally, Attributor provides an analytics platform that helps publishers understand how and where their digital content is consumed, enabling them to enforce authorized use, analyze market demand, and monetize their digital assets effectively.
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