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This early-stage VC firm invests globally in high-growth startups with a focus on fintech, healthcare, and e-commerce, backed by prominent entrepreneurs and ...
Firstminute Capital is an early-stage venture fund based in London, investing globally. Backed by 30 unicorn founders and global strategics.
Key people at Firstminute Capital.
Firstminute Capital is a London-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests globally in high-growth startups, primarily at the seed and pre-seed stages. Their mission is to back founders with "magnetic ambition" who are building era-defining technology, providing not just capital but also strategic support and a strong community network. The firm focuses on sectors including fintech, healthcare (healthtech), e-commerce, AI, deeptech, SaaS, and more, aiming to identify and nurture startups with the potential to become global technology leaders. With over $500 million assets under management and backing from more than 130 unicorn founders, Firstminute Capital plays a significant role in accelerating startup growth through early, meaningful investments typically ranging from £1 million to £3 million[1][2][4][6].
Founded in 2017 by Brent Hoberman and Spencer Crawley, both experienced entrepreneurs and investors with successful exits and multiple unicorn investments, Firstminute Capital was created to be a founder-first seed fund. The firm has evolved to manage around $500 million in assets and has expanded its team to 14 investors and operators across the UK and Europe. Their focus has remained on early-stage investments, with a broad sector approach but deep expertise in AI and deeptech verticals. The founders’ backgrounds in building and scaling startups inform their hands-on, founder-centric investment philosophy[1][2][6].
Firstminute Capital rides the wave of increasing global demand for early-stage funding in technology sectors that are reshaping industries, such as AI, fintech, healthtech, and e-commerce. The timing is critical as European and global startups seek seed capital with strong operational support to compete internationally. Their model of combining capital with a deep founder network and hands-on support helps bridge the gap between idea and scale, influencing the broader ecosystem by enabling more startups to reach unicorn status. Their presence also strengthens the European venture capital landscape, fostering innovation and cross-border collaboration[2][3][6].
Looking ahead, Firstminute Capital is poised to continue expanding its portfolio and influence, particularly as AI and deeptech sectors accelerate. Their commitment to being the "first call" for ambitious founders and their strong network position them well to back the next generation of global tech champions. Trends such as AI democratization, fintech innovation, and healthtech digital transformation will likely shape their investment focus. As they deepen their community and operational support, their role as a catalyst for startup success in Europe and beyond is expected to grow, reinforcing their mission to be Europe's most helpful seed fund[4][6].
Key people at Firstminute Capital.