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FIRST

YC W19

Philadelphia, US · Founded 2014 · 12 employees · Hiring · 13 known investors

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FIRST provides a delivery platform that aggregates orders from multiple channels into a single interface, routes them to appropriate delivery providers, and offers post-purchase management tools for businesses.

Also known as First Delivery · Habitat Logistics

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSDeliveryLogisticsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)

FIRST was founded in 2014 by Andrew Nakkache and Michael Paszkiewicz.

ANAndrew Nakkache
Andrew NakkacheFounderAndrew Nakkache previously founded Habitat Logistics, a delivery logistics company, and studied economics at Temple University in Philadelphia. He now leads FIRST, a software platform for logistics operations.
MPMichael Paszkiewicz
Michael PaszkiewiczFounder
RG
Rupert GoodmanFounder

Investors · 13

Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Altaclub VCreported$200K

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AltaIR CapitalreportedHerzliya

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Avalanche VCreportedAustin · $25K – $1M

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Ben Franklin Technology PartnersreportedHarrisburg · $50K – $250K

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Empactful CapitalreportedPhiladelphia · $1M – $7M

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James Beshara FundreportedVenice

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Sandhill (ex Stonks)reportedSan Francisco

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SGH CapitalreportedParis

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StreetEdge Capitalreported

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Venture Investment AssociatesreportedPeapack

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Zeno VenturesreportedGeneva

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The YC application· Winter 2019 batch

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Frequently asked questions

What does FIRST do?
FIRST provides a delivery platform that aggregates orders from multiple channels into a single interface, routes them to appropriate delivery providers, and offers post-purchase management tools for businesses.
Who founded FIRST?
FIRST was founded by Andrew Nakkache, Michael Paszkiewicz in 2014.
Who are FIRST's investors?
FIRST's investors include Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Altaclub VC, AltaIR Capital, Avalanche VC, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Empactful Capital, James Beshara Fund and 5 more.
Where is FIRST headquartered?
FIRST is headquartered in Philadelphia, US.