First Drop Overview
First Drop VC is a European venture capital fund managed by Faraday Venture Capital SGEIC, S.A., registered with the CNMV under number 155. The fund focuses on early-stage investments in startups that generate measurable social and environmental impact. Investments range from €100,000 to €300,000 in pre-seed and early stages, with the potential to invest over €1 million in subsequent rounds for top-performing portfolio companies. First Drop VC offers a Support Program tailored to each startup's needs, providing mentorship, ecosystem connections, and impact measurement assistance to foster sustainable growth.
Is First Drop the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with First Drop, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
First Drop
Investment focus
Invest in
- Central America
- South America
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
First ticket size
€100,000 - €300,000
Contact information
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Manuel Arias
Partner | Investment Manager
Orfeo Balboa
Chief Executive Officer
Javier Desantes
Design Executive Officer
David Espeso
Fundador-Socio Director
Leo Gutson
How to approach funds like First Drop
When reaching out to First Drop VC, founders should highlight the tangible social or environmental impact their solution delivers, backed by clear metrics or early traction. Emphasize how your team is uniquely positioned to scale this impact and articulate a credible path to both growth and measurable outcomes. Demonstrating openness to mentorship and a collaborative approach to impact measurement will resonate, as the fund values hands-on support and alignment with their sustainability ethos.
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