First Star Ventures
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2014
AUM
$40 M
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
$10-50 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Seed,
Pre-seed
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
First Star partners with entrepreneurs solving real-world problems using data and machine learning, focusing on applications of frontier technologies such as AI, computational biotech, connected sensors, AR/VR, and blockchain. We believe in investing with conviction in visionary, technical founders inventing the future. Drawing on our experience and network of strategic partners across industries and regions, we help startups think big and grow fast.
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Region of investment
First Star Ventures Funds
| Name | Type |
|
|
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
First Star Venture Fund I
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Healthcare Services
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
Energy
CleanTech
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$40 M
|
February 2014
|
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FAQs about First Star Ventures
Where is First Star Ventures located?
First Star Ventures is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
When was First Star Ventures founded?
First Star Ventures was founded in 2014.
What sectors and industries does First Star Ventures invest in?
First Star Ventures invests in companies and startups in Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Security, Software, Transportation, Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Media and Entertainment, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunications, MedTech, Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Energy, HealthTech, AdTech, SaaS, CleanTech.
What is First Star Ventures geographical focus of investments?
First Star Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does First Star Ventures typically invest in?
First Star Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed.
What is the usual amount of First Star Ventures investment?
First Star Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for First Star Ventures?
First Star Ventures has around $40m assets under management.
When was First Star Ventures last fund created?
First Star Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2014-02-13