First Momentum
AcceleratorPre-Seed–Series B
Investment thesis
First Momentum Ventures identifies highly ambitious teams tackling hard problems using complex technology, with particular expertise in hardware and deeptech ventures. Drawing on experience from a German campus entrepreneurship incubator that supported startups raising over 500 million euros with multiple exits, the firm applies a founder-centric approach combining technical expertise with practical support in talent connections, customer access, and investor relations across the pre-seed to series B journey.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 3 of 25 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Energy ×1Enterprise Software ×1Future of Work ×1Hardware ×1
HQs:Germany×1United States×1
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathNotion is an AI-powered workspace platform that enables teams to capture context, find answers, and automate tasks through collaborative tools. It serves organizations looking to centralize information and streamline workflows with built-in artificial intelligence capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaS
HeyCharge provides hardware and software for companies to manage employee charging of company vehicles at home, with tax-compliant tracking and reimbursement capabilities across any OCPP-compatible wallbox.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationMunich, DE
Chris Carde(Founder)inRobert Lasowski(Founder and CBDO)inChris Cardé(Founder & CEO)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does First Momentum invest at?
- First Momentum invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does First Momentum focus on?
- First Momentum focuses on Deep Tech, Hardware, Sector Agnostic.
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