to turn your scientific or technological breakthroughs into impactful startups
the companion for technology founders at hour zero
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we look for highly ambitious teams that address hard problems with complex technology
Pre-Seed DNA
we live and breathe Pre-Seed since 2015. we know what it takes to get from 0 to 1 and will guide you on this journey
Technical Investors
we are a team of engineers and scientists. We speak your language, understand highly technical products, markets and commercialization paths
Tangible Support
we accelerate your journey with high-value connections to talent, customers and investors
IQ = EQ
we strive to be a true companion to the teams we work with and believe in intellectual honesty and trustworthy open communication.
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Many VCs promise support on operational topics and fundraising. First Momentum delivers.
LinkedIn Post
Today morning, an investor of ours surprised us with an order of sweets which just magically appeared in front of our office doors. This enchanted everybody in the team and showed to me how important the small things really are. 💙
intro mail to founder
First Momentum is certainly the VC that adds the most value by far, and we owe them in particular for the connection to our new Head of Engineering and a promising pilot customer
feedback email
You do a better job of making your portfolio founders feel like family then any investor I've had the pleasure to work with!
investor update mail
We won two customers: *********** (Series E, >800FTEs, shoutout to First Momentum for intro!) and….
investor update mail
Thanks to the folks at First Momentum for your great support on filling up the funnel with amazing candidates!
direct testimonial
FM goes way and above just investment money. They have helped with intros to key people, important strategic advise, and on a more personal note, they are super friendly and amazing to work with.
investor reference inquiry
David is often the first person to call if I need a sparring partner for certain topics. First Momentum is clearly one of the funds on our cap table that supports us the most (sales intros, hiring …)
investor reference inquiry
David is often the first person to call if I need a sparring partner for certain topics. First Momentum is clearly one of the funds on our cap table that supports us the most (sales intros, hiring …)
LinkedIn Post
Today morning, an investor of ours surprised us with an order of sweets which just magically appeared in front of our office doors. This enchanted everybody in the team and showed to me how important the small things really are. 💙
intro mail to founder
First Momentum is certainly the VC that adds the most value by far, and we owe them in particular for the connection to our new Head of Engineering and a promising pilot customer
feedback email
You do a better job of making your portfolio founders feel like family then any investor I've had the pleasure to work with!
investor update mail
We won two customers: *********** (Series E, >800FTEs, shoutout to First Momentum for intro!) and….
investor update mail
Thanks to the folks at First Momentum for your great support on filling up the funnel with amazing candidates!
direct testimonial
FM goes way and above just investment money. They have helped with intros to key people, important strategic advise, and on a more personal note, they are super friendly and amazing to work with.
whatsapp message
Many VCs promise support on operational topics and fundraising. First Momentum delivers.
In 2015 we launched an incubator for Pre-Seed startups and supported technical teams that raised more than €500m.
We are a team of engineers & scientists with passion for technology
We’ve surveyed Europe’s top venture capitalists to define the key factors for hardware startups to fundraise successfully from Pre-Seed to Series b
