First Star Ventures
Pre-seed fund backing first-time technical founders building ambitious companies. Focus on capital-efficient startups in software and deep tech.
At a glance
- Stage
- Pre-Seed
- Typical check
- $50K to $250K
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Sectors
- Enterprise / SaaS
- Website
- firststar.vc
About First Star Ventures
Pre-seed fund backing first-time technical founders building ambitious companies. Focus on capital-efficient startups in software and deep tech.
First Star Ventures invests at the pre-seed stage from Cambridge, MA, with typical checks between $50K and $250K. It is one of 24 pre-seed investors in TNT's directory of 98 Boston and Cambridge venture capital firms, and it focuses on Enterprise / SaaS.
Founders at MIT and Harvard raising from Boston investors can browse the full Boston venture capital directory, filter by stage and sector, and compare First Star Ventures with similar firms below.
Frequently asked questions
What stage does First Star Ventures invest at?
First Star Ventures primarily invests at the pre-seed stage, based on TNT's Boston venture capital directory.
What sectors does First Star Ventures focus on?
First Star Ventures focuses on Enterprise / SaaS.
How large are First Star Ventures's typical checks?
First Star Ventures typically writes checks between $50K and $250K.
Where is First Star Ventures located?
First Star Ventures is based in Cambridge, MA. Its website is firststar.vc.
How can MIT or Harvard founders get in front of First Star Ventures?
TNT, the pre-seed accelerator for MIT and Harvard founders, introduces its cohort companies to Boston investors. Founders can apply at tnt.so/apply, or reach First Star Ventures directly through its website.
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