Firstminute Capital

Firstminute Capital is a London-based early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on investing in ambitious founders building global technology businesses. Established in 2017, the firm operates as a seed fund with approximately $500 million in assets under management. They are known for being the first institutional cheque into European founders, typically writing tickets between £1 million and £3 million. Firstminute Capital prides itself on being a founder-first investor, offering extensive support beyond capital, including strategic advice, talent acquisition, business development, and fundraising assistance to help startups scale from idea to impact.

The firm was co-founded in 2017 by Spencer Crawley and Brent Hoberman. Brent Hoberman is also known for founding Founders Forum, a celebrated ecosystem in the tech industry that brings together superstar founders, thought leaders, and investors, which further enhances Firstminute Capital's network and community-driven approach. The firm is backed by over 130 unicorn founders, leveraging this extensive network to provide unparalleled support and connections to its portfolio companies.

Firstminute Capital maintains a sector-agnostic investment approach but possesses deep expertise in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, DeepTech, SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, and Developer Tools. Their portfolio includes notable companies like Wayve, Mistral, Storyblok, Tessl, and n8n. The firm actively invests across Europe, the UK, and the US, with a mandate to back the best founders globally.

The Firstminute Capital team comprises experienced investors and operators, many of whom have founded and successfully exited companies themselves. Co-founders Brent Hoberman and Spencer Crawley have a proven track record of building and backing unicorn companies. The team, which includes partners like Lina Wenner and Sam Endacott, and principals such as Michael Stothard and Adriana Vitagliano, provides hands-on support and leverages their collective experience to guide founders through the challenges of building and scaling a technology business.