About First Chair
First Chair is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. It is primarily based out of Boulder, United States. It primarily invests in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Consumer and Retail. Overall, First Chair portfolio has seen 4 acquisitions including key companies like Scythe Robotics, CaliberMind and Sitter. First Chair has team of 1 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
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First Chair's List of Top Investments
First Chair has a portfolio of 24 companies. Their most notable investments include Scythe Robotics and InnerPlant.Their portfolio spans across United States and Norway. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Retail and 11 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by First Chair:
Developer of autonomous mowers for commercial landscaping and maintenance applications. The company provides robotic equipment designed to increase productivity for landscaping crews. The autonomous mowers offer all-day battery life and field-tested durability. The mowers are equipped with proprietary technology to navigate various terrains. The company also offers a fleet portal for managing equipment.
Key facts about Scythe Robotics
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Longmont (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $97.1M
- Employee Count: 32 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Energy Impact Partners, Zigg Capital and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, May 28, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. InnerPlant
Developer of engineered plants that communicate stress for improved crop management. The plants emit optical signals detectable in the field, indicating stress from pathogens, nutrient deficiencies, or drought. A platform translates these signals into actionable recommendations for farmers. This enables more productive, profitable, and sustainable farming practices through early warnings and optimized resource allocation.
Key facts about InnerPlant
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Davis (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $58.9M
- Employee Count: 48 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Bee Partners, MS&AD Ventures and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 25, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. CaliberMind
NLP and ML based revenue data marketing platform. It forms buyer personas based on demographic, psychographic, and firmographic data from multiple data sources combined with publicly available social data and first party data from CRM, Marketing automation, and other tools. Using NLP and deep ML, the personas are updated in real-time for personalized content recommendation.
Key facts about CaliberMind
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Boulder (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $24.7M
- Employee Count: 31 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Salesforce, IAG Capital Partners and 23 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Oct 27, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. PopSockets
Internet first brand offering customized mobile accessories. The product catalog includes mounts, phone wallets, phone cases, phone grips, and more. Users can get the products customized based on their preferences on the platform.
Key facts about PopSockets
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Boulder (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $365K
- Employee Count: 169 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: PEAK6, First Chair and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Apr 29, 2014, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. AdvicePay
Streamlining fee-for-service financial planning with billing, payments, and compliance solutions. This platform empowers financial advisors and firms to efficiently manage billing, payments, and compliance workflows. It offers solutions for various company sizes, from enterprises to smaller firms, with features tailored to their specific needs. The platform supports billing and payments, engagement workflows, and compliance oversight. It integrates with popular tools like RedTail, Wealthbox, Salesforce, and DocuSign, enabling seamless data synchronization and single sign-on. The platform provides resources like educational content, customer support, and a knowledge base to help users succeed with fee-for-service financial planning. It facilitates convenient client payment options, reduces compliance risks, and makes back-office processes more efficient. This is a SaaS platform dedicated to fee-for-service financial planners, offering subscription-based access to its features and functionalities.
Key facts about AdvicePay
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Bozeman (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $4.07M
- Employee Count: 49 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Good Works Ventures, First Chair and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Oct 13, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Acquired companies in First Chair's Portfolio
4 companies from First Chair's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was CaliberMind in Aug 2026 by Integrate for $*****.Here are First Chair's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Filter this listCompany | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 26, 2026 | - | - | 3751 | |
Mar 11, 2026 | - | - | 5610 | |
May 12, 2020 | - | - | 9199 | |
May 16, 2019 | - | - | 5624 |
Team profile of First Chair
First Chair has a team of 1 member located in United States. First Chair's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Recent News related to First Chair
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