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 Storage Services

Kubecost

Series A in 2022
Kubecost gives you visibility into your Kubernetes resources to reduce spend and prevent resource-based outages

Kubecost

Seed Round in 2021
Kubecost gives you visibility into your Kubernetes resources to reduce spend and prevent resource-based outages

Stensul

Series B in 2020
Stensul, Inc. is a New York-based company that offers a hosted Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) email creation platform designed for enterprises and large organizations globally. Founded in 2016, the platform enables users to efficiently create and deliver mobile-responsive emails for various purposes, such as email-based customer relationship management and marketing automation. By streamlining the email creation process and reducing the reliance on designers and developers, Stensul allows marketers to concentrate on producing engaging content that drives results. The platform is centralized, scalable, and tailored to individual brands, facilitating the quick generation of emails that can be sent directly through users' existing email service providers or marketing clouds.

Steno

Seed Round in 2020
Steno Agency, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in court reporting and litigation support services for law firms. Founded in 2018, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including remote depositions, videography, and interpretation, along with an online dashboard that allows clients to track upcoming jobs and access previous cases. Steno's unique offering includes a non-recourse deferred payment process called DisbursePay, which helps clients manage financial challenges associated with legal proceedings. By focusing on innovation and exceptional customer service, Steno aims to enhance the efficiency of the litigation process while ensuring reliable and accessible support for its clients.

Stensul

Series A in 2018
Stensul, Inc. is a New York-based company that offers a hosted Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) email creation platform designed for enterprises and large organizations globally. Founded in 2016, the platform enables users to efficiently create and deliver mobile-responsive emails for various purposes, such as email-based customer relationship management and marketing automation. By streamlining the email creation process and reducing the reliance on designers and developers, Stensul allows marketers to concentrate on producing engaging content that drives results. The platform is centralized, scalable, and tailored to individual brands, facilitating the quick generation of emails that can be sent directly through users' existing email service providers or marketing clouds.

Stedi

Seed Round in 2017
Stedi, Inc. provide with business 2 business messaging platform for trading. The company provide digital mailbox and platform to do transactions. It provide with services such as tax rate notification, insurance plan description, associated data, air shipment information, name and address lists, business entity filings, air freight details and invoice, property damage report, etc. Stedi, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

Clay

Seed Round in 2017
Clay Labs Inc. operates a platform that facilitates the creation of functions as a service (FaaS), enabling the development of Alexa skills, data analysis pipelines, and reusable microservices. The platform supports the processing of webhooks and integrates with third-party SaaS APIs, allowing for pre and post-processing tasks. Additionally, it offers a toolkit for rapid prototyping, enabling developers to create serverless HTTPS functions quickly. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Clay Labs aims to combine the functionalities of spreadsheets, coding, and automation into a cohesive tool that enhances productivity and innovation.

Stensul

Seed Round in 2016
Stensul, Inc. is a New York-based company that offers a hosted Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) email creation platform designed for enterprises and large organizations globally. Founded in 2016, the platform enables users to efficiently create and deliver mobile-responsive emails for various purposes, such as email-based customer relationship management and marketing automation. By streamlining the email creation process and reducing the reliance on designers and developers, Stensul allows marketers to concentrate on producing engaging content that drives results. The platform is centralized, scalable, and tailored to individual brands, facilitating the quick generation of emails that can be sent directly through users' existing email service providers or marketing clouds.

MemSQL

Series C in 2016
SingleStore, Inc. is a provider of relational databases designed for both cloud and on-premises transactions and analytics. The company offers the SingleStore Managed Service, a cloud database-as-a-service that facilitates analytics on various cloud platforms, as well as SingleStore DB, a distributed SQL database suitable for operational analytics on bare metal and hybrid cloud environments. SingleStore's solutions include modernizing data platforms, securing government workloads, IoT analytics, and customer interaction management, serving diverse sectors such as financial services, media, energy, government, and retail. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, SingleStore also has offices in Seattle, Boston, Portland, Lisbon, and London. Previously known as MemSQL Inc., the company rebranded to SingleStore, Inc. in October 2020.

Sookasa

Series A in 2014
Sookasa, Inc. provides encryption, security, and compliance solutions. The company offers its solutions to various cloud-based integration partners, including Box, Dropbox, GitHub, Google Drive, Microsoft Office 365, Salesforce, Slack, and Zendesk. It serves customers in the education, finance, healthcare, and legal industries. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Mountain View, California. As of March 17, 2016, Sookasa, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Barracuda Networks, Inc.

MemSQL

Series B in 2014
SingleStore, Inc. is a provider of relational databases designed for both cloud and on-premises transactions and analytics. The company offers the SingleStore Managed Service, a cloud database-as-a-service that facilitates analytics on various cloud platforms, as well as SingleStore DB, a distributed SQL database suitable for operational analytics on bare metal and hybrid cloud environments. SingleStore's solutions include modernizing data platforms, securing government workloads, IoT analytics, and customer interaction management, serving diverse sectors such as financial services, media, energy, government, and retail. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, SingleStore also has offices in Seattle, Boston, Portland, Lisbon, and London. Previously known as MemSQL Inc., the company rebranded to SingleStore, Inc. in October 2020.

Storenvy

Series A in 2013
Storenvy, Inc. is an online social marketplace and store platform that connects indie shoppers with merchants. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a user-friendly store builder, enabling sellers to create customizable online stores to showcase and sell a diverse array of products, including arts, books, health and beauty items, housewares, and more. This platform fosters a community-driven shopping experience, allowing consumers to discover unique brands and products that reflect individual stories and creativity. Additionally, Storenvy provides a space for emerging brands to thrive, enhancing the connection between creative businesses and shoppers. As of December 31, 2016, Storenvy operates as a subsidiary of OSP Holdings, LLC.

Bitcasa

Series A in 2012
Bitcasa is a provider of cloud-based storage solutions that simplifies the process of securely storing, accessing, and sharing files. The company's platform includes APIs and branded applications that facilitate easy integration for developers, OEMs, and service providers across various operating systems, including Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, and the web. By catering to a diverse clientele in over 140 countries, Bitcasa enables individuals and businesses to upload and synchronize their documents, photos, and other content seamlessly across multiple devices. The company has garnered support from prominent investors and aims to enhance the user experience in cloud storage and file management.

Sookasa

Seed Round in 2012
Sookasa, Inc. provides encryption, security, and compliance solutions. The company offers its solutions to various cloud-based integration partners, including Box, Dropbox, GitHub, Google Drive, Microsoft Office 365, Salesforce, Slack, and Zendesk. It serves customers in the education, finance, healthcare, and legal industries. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Mountain View, California. As of March 17, 2016, Sookasa, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Barracuda Networks, Inc.

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.

AppFog

Series B in 2011
AppFog is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider that facilitates the creation and management of cloud-native applications. It supports various programming languages, including Java, Python, PHP, and Ruby, and offers the flexibility to integrate with multiple cloud infrastructures, such as CenturyLink Cloud and AWS across several regions. The platform allows users to deploy, manage, and scale applications seamlessly within public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. Additionally, AppFog provides a powerful command line interface and a robust API, enabling customers to effectively manage their applications' lifecycle and optimize their cloud resources.

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.

Storenvy

Seed Round in 2011
Storenvy, Inc. is an online social marketplace and store platform that connects indie shoppers with merchants. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a user-friendly store builder, enabling sellers to create customizable online stores to showcase and sell a diverse array of products, including arts, books, health and beauty items, housewares, and more. This platform fosters a community-driven shopping experience, allowing consumers to discover unique brands and products that reflect individual stories and creativity. Additionally, Storenvy provides a space for emerging brands to thrive, enhancing the connection between creative businesses and shoppers. As of December 31, 2016, Storenvy operates as a subsidiary of OSP Holdings, LLC.

AppFog

Series A in 2011
AppFog is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider that facilitates the creation and management of cloud-native applications. It supports various programming languages, including Java, Python, PHP, and Ruby, and offers the flexibility to integrate with multiple cloud infrastructures, such as CenturyLink Cloud and AWS across several regions. The platform allows users to deploy, manage, and scale applications seamlessly within public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. Additionally, AppFog provides a powerful command line interface and a robust API, enabling customers to effectively manage their applications' lifecycle and optimize their cloud resources.

Bitcasa

Seed Round in 2011
Bitcasa is a provider of cloud-based storage solutions that simplifies the process of securely storing, accessing, and sharing files. The company's platform includes APIs and branded applications that facilitate easy integration for developers, OEMs, and service providers across various operating systems, including Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, and the web. By catering to a diverse clientele in over 140 countries, Bitcasa enables individuals and businesses to upload and synchronize their documents, photos, and other content seamlessly across multiple devices. The company has garnered support from prominent investors and aims to enhance the user experience in cloud storage and file management.

SkillSlate

Seed Round in 2010
SkillSlate is a platform designed to facilitate connections between consumers and local individual service providers. By offering profiles of various service providers, the platform allows users to easily find and access the services they need. In addition to helping consumers, SkillSlate provides business owners with free marketing tools and leads, enabling them to attract more customers and enhance their visibility within the community. This dual focus on both consumers and service providers positions SkillSlate as a valuable resource for local businesses and individuals seeking services.

Backupify

Series A in 2010
Backupify is a technology provider specializing in cloud-based data backup solutions. It develops software that safeguards cloud data through features such as archiving, search, and restore capabilities. The company's services include data retention, ransomware protection, and SharePoint backup, enabling both end users and administrators to operate confidently, knowing that their critical business information is secure and recoverable. Backupify focuses on ensuring that users can access their data without the fear of loss, providing essential tools for data management in an increasingly digital environment.

Backupify

Seed Round in 2010
Backupify is a technology provider specializing in cloud-based data backup solutions. It develops software that safeguards cloud data through features such as archiving, search, and restore capabilities. The company's services include data retention, ransomware protection, and SharePoint backup, enabling both end users and administrators to operate confidently, knowing that their critical business information is secure and recoverable. Backupify focuses on ensuring that users can access their data without the fear of loss, providing essential tools for data management in an increasingly digital environment.
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