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A private investment firm run by Risto Siilasmaa and Kim Groop. Grounded in a deeply held set of values around entrepreneurship, trust, integrity and helping solve the world’s problems. We partner with strong and ambitious technology entrepreneurs driven by a mission to fix or build something important in the world.
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FAQs about First Fellow Partners
Is First Fellow Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?
First Fellow Partners operates as a family office. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is First Fellow Partners located?
First Fellow Partners is located in Finland.
When was First Fellow Partners founded?
First Fellow Partners was founded in 2016.
What sectors and industries does First Fellow Partners invest in?
First Fellow Partners invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Food and Beverage, Gaming, Security, Software, Telecommunications, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Services (B2C), Financial Services, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Real Estate, SaaS, HealthTech, AdTech.
What is First Fellow Partners geographical focus of investments?
First Fellow Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does First Fellow Partners typically invest in?
First Fellow Partners invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of First Fellow Partners investment?
First Fellow Partners usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What are the contacts of First Fellow Partners?
First Fellow Partners can be reached through its website firstfellow.com and its LinkedIn page. Its general enquiries address is kim.groop@firstfellow.com. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for First Fellow Partners — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.
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