First Venture
Venture capitalStockholm · Seed–Growth
Investment thesis
First Venture invests across three megatrends — technology, health, and sustainability — believing digital technology drives progress in health and sustainability. It targets companies at the bottom of the 'Valley of Death', where financing is scarce but competition is low and potential value growth is higher. The firm invests in both unlisted and listed Swedish growth companies, typically taking minority stakes while emphasizing strong founder ownership. In private companies it engages actively through board seats and coaching to accelerate growth, ideally toward an IPO within three years. It integrates sustainability and ESG analysis (including UN Global Compact principles) into every investment, acting as a long-term, active owner.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 3 portfolio companiesB2B Marketplaces ×1Biotech ×1Circular Economy ×1Energy ×1Healthtech ×1
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCling Systems is a brokerage service for surplus and end-of-life batteries, helping manufacturers and battery holders assess, price, and sell inventory to qualified buyers globally.
B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyEnergy
Co-investorsTrucks VC
Social media and photo-product platform whose Turkey-based subsidiary Sosyopix reported roughly 24% revenue growth in Q3 2024; aims to build a global, sustainable social media platform.
Sprint Bioscience is a pharmaceutical company developing oncology drug candidates aimed at new treatments for hard-to-treat cancers.
BiotechHealthtech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does First Venture invest at?
- First Venture invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does First Venture focus on?
- First Venture focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Energy, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is First Venture located?
- First Venture is headquartered in Stockholm, SE.
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