Stage
Pre-Seed
Check Size
$100K – $750K
Portfolio
1+ companies
Team
2 partners
Investor activity
Investments in last 12 months: 0Investment Thesis
Focuses on marketplaces and digital platforms that build communities and drive unique, value-added experiences.
How First Look Ventures invests
First Look Ventures is a vc firm based in Chicago, IL. The firm invests at the Pre-Seed stage, with a focus on Marketplace, Other, EdTech, Consumer.
First Look Ventures typically writes checks of $100K–$750K per investment.
First Look Ventures has backed 1 company in our records, including Shoplify.
Meet the Team
Industry Focus
Invests In
Marketplace
Other
EdTech
Consumer
Portfolio Companies (1)
Other
SH
Shoplify
E-commerce
How to pitch First Look Ventures
- •Raising at Pre-Seed? You're squarely in their sweet spot.
- •Lead with your fit in Marketplace, Other, EdTech — the sectors they actively back.
- •Size your ask to their typical $100K – $750K check.
- •cold outreach ok
- •Address your outreach to a specific partner, such as Brian Folmer, Founder.
- •A warm introduction beats a cold email. Get matched and request an intro.
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