FIRSTFLOOR CAPITAL
Venture capitalPetaling Jaya · Series A–Late Stage · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
FirstFloor Capital invests in high-growth commercial technology companies spanning software, hardware and services, internet, cloud, mobile, analytics and IoT. It targets Series A through Series C stages. Beyond capital, the firm emphasizes adding value through its network of investors, helping companies expand their business and market reach, and providing loans and follow-on funding. Its managing partners bring years of technology investing experience and cross-sector expertise, which they position as a key source of guidance and value for the companies they collaborate with.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 11 of 37 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5Energy ×3Cleantech ×2Consumer ×2Cybersecurity ×2Deep Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Hardware ×2
HQs:United States×3Malaysia×2Australia×1France×1South Korea×1Taiwan×1
Investments · 37 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2016 · 12015 · 12 dated
Software-as-a-Service platform for restaurants.
Appier is an Agentic AI-as-a-service (AaaS) company that applies artificial intelligence to marketing and business decision-making, helping companies understand customer preferences, anticipate actions, and improve business outcomes.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSTaipei, TW
Chih-Han Yu(Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder)Chia-Yung Su(Chief Information Officer & Co-founder)inWan-Ling Lee(Chief Operating Officer & Co-founder)WinnieJoeMing-Yu Chen(Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsTransLink CapitalUMC CapitalJAFCO AsiaNaverQualgroSequoia Capital+6 more
Manufacturer of advanced polymer matrix fiber composites for electrical, electronic, petrochemical and automotive industries.
Cross-border e-commerce platform providing a digital shopping experience for K-Beauty products
Consumer
Christopher CynnFrank Kang
Co-investors500 GlobalCaptii VenturesCherubic Ventures
Boston, US
CHUCK GOLDMAN(Director)Brian Day(Executive Officer, Director)DAVID PATRICK(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMaia D. Heymann(Director)Jeffrey McCarthy(Director)Robert Goodman(Director)
Co-investorsBantam Group
Australian biotech company producing high-grade collagen and biomaterials from animal sources.
Cloud Kinetics is a cloud and data transformation managed services partner that helps enterprises migrate to and optimize hybrid and multi-cloud environments using AI and data expertise.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareNot explicitly stated on this page
Co-investorsI Squared Capital
Ultracapacitor energy storage manufacturer with proprietary curved graphene materials and turn-key systems.
Bluetooth low-energy mesh networking IoT platform provider.
Network of primary healthcare practices providing outpatient medical care and services locally and globally.
Holistaco develops food ingredient solutions including sweetening products and antimicrobial nano-silver compounds.
BiotechFoodTechWellness & FitnessPerth, AU
Leong Man Loong(Executive Director and CEO)
BoardLai Kwok Kin(Chairman (Non-Executive, Independent))
Specialized consulting firm focused on business intelligence, analytics, enterprise resource planning and knowledge management.
Commercial developer of high-speed, low-cost fiber optics communication solutions based on proprietary Tilted Charge Dynamics technology.
Animation, multimedia programming, and audio and video production and post-production studio services.
Marseille Inc. makes mClassic, a plug-and-play video upscaler that enhances the image quality of retro and modern games by sharpening details and improving colors with minimal lag.
ConsumerGamingHardware
Healthcare business process outsourcing provider specializing in corporate medical benefits management.
Premium internet protocol transit network provider for service providers and enterprises in South Asia.
Genome sequencing and analysis services provider with bioinformatics tools and biological database access.
MobileIron develops a mobile-centric, zero trust platform for unified endpoint management (UEM) that controls access to business resources.
CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMountain View, US
Ajay Mishra(Founder)inSuresh Batchu(Founder)inRobert Tinker(Executive Officer, Director)Laurel Finch(Executive Officer)John Donnelly(Executive Officer)
BoardAaref Hilaly(Director)
Co-investorsBloc VenturesEastlink Capital PartnersNorwest Venture PartnersRuna CapitalToba CapitalWing+3 more
MSC Trustgate provides digital identity, certificate management, and cloud-based document signing solutions, including mobile identity verification and secure user onboarding for digital signatures.
CybersecuritySaaS
Neuramatix develops and licenses NeuraBase, a proprietary neural engine that builds memory-efficient adaptive neural networks modeled on biological brain function for tasks such as language translation, bioinformatics, robotic control, speech, and reinforcement learning.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRobotics
Robert Hercus(Founder & Managing Director)
Research and commercialization of neuronal networks for intelligent software and devices.
Cloud solutions company providing secure and cost-effective cloud adoption for enterprises, SMBs and ISVs.
QEOS develops fiber optics communication technology and integrated optical-electronic-RF systems for data connectivity across multiple applications.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyIoTMelaka, MY
Nick Holonyak Jr.(Founder, Professor)
Co-investorsKumpulan Modal Perdana
Digital certification services provider with public key infrastructure for online businesses.
Technology platform enabling businesses to use artificial intelligence for advertising ROI optimization across screens.
Skeleton Technologies manufactures ultracapacitors for mission-critical power applications and energy storage solutions.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnergyHardwareParis, FR
Co-investorsMarubeniAxon Partners GroupEIT InnoEnergy
Data logging and load monitoring services provider for power distribution substation planning and management.
Database and research application specialist for storage, analysis and mining of genetic sequence data.
Designer and developer of high-throughput machine translation solutions using proprietary LinguaBASE neuronal network technology.
Provider of video processing, compression, networking technologies and 4K image certified semiconductor chips.
WiSilica designs wireless smart control systems and sensors for lighting and connected devices, enabling energy-efficient building automation through voice, mobile, and web interfaces.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyIoTAliso Viejo, US
Dr. Dennis Kwan(Co-Founder | President & CTO)Suresh Singamsetty(Founder | CEO)
BoardDennis Kwan(Director)
Exits · 3
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioToastNYSE: TOSTKnowesisacq. by Hitachi ConsultingMegalinkacq. by Time dotCom
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Appier · digitimes.com · Aug 16, 2026
Althea · trysignalbase.com · Mar 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has FIRSTFLOOR CAPITAL made?
- FIRSTFLOOR CAPITAL has 37 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does FIRSTFLOOR CAPITAL invest at?
- FIRSTFLOOR CAPITAL invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
- What is FIRSTFLOOR CAPITAL's typical check size?
- FIRSTFLOOR CAPITAL typically writes checks of $500K – $7M.
- What sectors does FIRSTFLOOR CAPITAL focus on?
- FIRSTFLOOR CAPITAL focuses on Cloud Computing, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Hardware, IoT, SaaS.
- Where is FIRSTFLOOR CAPITAL located?
- FIRSTFLOOR CAPITAL is headquartered in Petaling Jaya, MY.
- Does FIRSTFLOOR CAPITAL lead rounds?
- Yes, FIRSTFLOOR CAPITAL leads investment rounds.
- Who does FIRSTFLOOR CAPITAL co-invest with?
- FIRSTFLOOR CAPITAL most often shares deals with Insignia Ventures Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, Peak XV Partners, among 15 tracked co-investors.
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