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Michael Stothard
InvestorPrincipal at firstminute capital
United Kingdom
Writes $1.3M – $5.1M checks · typically $2.5M
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About
Michael Stothard, former FT bureau chief and founding Sifted editor, leads French coverage, sharpens portfolio messaging and publishes frameworks arguing AI-enabled services and workflows—not models—create startup value in labor-heavy industries.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechConsumerData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechGamingHardwareHealthtechMarketplacesSaaSSector Agnostic
Investments
Investor
Agemoai.workAlectoAMI LabsClaimsortedGranolaHiphopsLaylaMaihemMistral AIMondooNablaRevyzeTeeroTypologyUnleashVocca
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Stothard?
- Michael Stothard, former FT bureau chief and founding Sifted editor, leads French coverage, sharpens portfolio messaging and publishes frameworks arguing AI-enabled services and workflows—not models—create startup value in labor-heavy industries.
- Where does Michael Stothard work?
- Michael Stothard is Principal at firstminute capital.
- What does Michael Stothard invest in?
- Michael Stothard invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Gaming, Hardware, Healthtech, Marketplaces, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- What check size does Michael Stothard write?
- Michael Stothard typically writes checks of $1.3M – $5.1M.
- What companies has Michael Stothard invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Agemo, ai.work, Alecto, AMI Labs, Claimsorted, Granola, Hiphops, Layla, Maihem, Mistral AI, Mondoo, Nabla, and 5 more.
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