Frst Overview
Frst is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Pierre Entremont and Bruno Raillard, focusing on early-stage investments in French startups. The firm provides significant funding at the inception stage, often before companies are formally established, and aims to build long-term partnerships with founders. Frst has invested over €200 million in more than 50 companies, including notable names like Pigment, Electra, Poolside, Doctrine, PayFit, Shippeo, and Owkin. The firm is currently investing through its third fund, Frst 3, which raised $100 million in 2023.
Is Frst 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 Frst, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Frst
Investment focus
Invest in
- Baltics
- Nordics
- Western Europe
- Southern Europe
- Central Eastern Europe
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed
First ticket size
€1,000,000 - €3,000,000
Contact information
Investor
Louise Boucher
Co-founder & Managing Partner at Frst 💥 I invest
Pierre Entremont
Co-founder & Managing Partner
Bruno Raillard
Partner
Gabriel Vinzelles
How to approach funds like Frst
When reaching out to Frst, founders should highlight their ambition to build category-defining companies and demonstrate a clear vision for scaling within the French or broader European ecosystem. Frst values founders who can articulate how their solution addresses a large, underserved market and who show readiness for a hands-on, collaborative partnership. Emphasize your team's unique insights or technical edge, and be prepared to discuss how you plan to leverage early capital for rapid product and market validation.
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