About First Round Capital
First Round Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2004. It is primarily based out of San Francisco, United States. As of Jul 2026, First Round Capital is an active investor, having invested in 571 companies, with 26 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Ellis Overall, First Round Capital portfolio has seen 21 unicorns, 13 IPOs and 214 acquisitions including key companies like Uber, Roblox and Rover. A lot of funds co-invest with First Round Capital, with names like SV Angel sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. First Round Capital has team of 47 people including 9 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 8 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Deals in last 12 months
First Round Capital's List of Top Investments
First Round Capital has a portfolio of 571 companies, including 21 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Brellium and Adentro.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada, United Kingdom and 18 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 36 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 8 more. Here is the list of top investments by First Round Capital:
1. Uber
Network providing on-demand transportation, delivery, and business management solutions. It facilitates ride requests and connects individuals with transportation providers. Additionally, it offers delivery services for food and other goods. The network extends to business solutions, providing tools for managing rides, meals, and local deliveries for organizations.
Key facts about Uber
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $13.2B
- Employee Count: 161,587 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: TrueBridge, InvestX and 191 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 19, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Roblox
Online gaming platform for developing web and mobile games. The platform enables its users to create its own games through simple drag and drop mechanisms. It has developed Roblox an action game. It generates revenue through virtual purchases in-game by the use of a virtual currency Robux. The platform follows a revenue share model for game developers.
Key facts about Roblox
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: San Mateo (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $918M
- Employee Count: 9,866 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Meritech, ADS Ventures and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series H, Jan 06, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Rover
App-based pet sitting marketplace. The platform connects dog owners with dog sitters who look after pets at owners own homes. It allows users to find other pet-care service providers and book using the platform by making an online payment. Its service offerings include dog boarding, house sitting, dog walking, pet grooming, and more. The app is available for iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about Rover
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Olympia (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $409M
- Employee Count: 11,752 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: T. Rowe Price, Cross Creek and 31 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, May 24, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Square
Provider of integrated point of sale and business management solutions. The company delivers hardware and software for payments, retail, restaurants, and appointments. It offers tools for managing teams, payroll, marketing, customer relationships, and cash flow. The business provides solutions for various industries, including food and beverage, retail, beauty, and services.
Key facts about Square
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $520M
- Employee Count: 6,282 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: TDM Growth Partners, Harmony Venture Partners and 58 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Mar 03, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Warby Parker
Internet first brand offering eyewear for men and women. The product catalog includes eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and other eyewear accessories. The company also provides home-try-on program for customers to choose frames from the website.
Key facts about Warby Parker
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $500M - $1B as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $573M
- Employee Count: 2,758 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: T. Rowe Price, equitywestsecurities.com and 36 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Aug 27, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
First Round Capital's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
First Round Capital has invested in 571 companies over the last 21 years, with an average of 21 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 50 investments, while as of Jul 2026, it has made 32 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Ellis and most recent follow-on round was in Andrenam.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 19 | 13 | 32 |
2025 | 25 | 25 | 50 |
2024 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
2023 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
2022 | 30 | 16 | 46 |
2021 | 31 | 19 | 50 |
2020 | 18 | 14 | 32 |
2019 | 18 | 10 | 28 |
2018 | 19 | 15 | 34 |
2017 | 23 | 15 | 38 |
First Round Capital's Investments by Stage
First Round Capital has made 253 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $4.35M, 178 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $10.9M and 32 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $22.8M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 253 |
Series A | 178 |
Series B | 32 |
Series C | 7 |
Unattributed | 3 |
Others | 7 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
First Round Capital's Investments by Sector
First Round Capital has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech, FinTech and Retail. Notably, it has invested in 512 Tech companies, 363 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 331 Software companies and at least 222 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 242 |
Consumer | 125 |
High Tech | 82 |
FinTech | 65 |
Retail | 60 |
Others | 490 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
First Round Capital's Investments by Geography
First Round Capital has made most investments in United States (446), followed by Canada where it has made 11 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 446 |
Canada | 11 |
United Kingdom | 7 |
India | 2 |
Israel | 2 |
Others | 13 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
First Round Capital's recent investments
First Round Capital has made 32 investments in 2026 so far. Ellis and Healia Health are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by First Round Capital:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jul 30, 2026 | - | Seed | 1333 | [+8] | |
Jul 29, 2026 | United States | Series A | 4582 | [+4] | |
Jul 27, 2026 | United States | Series A | 6590 | [+2] | |
Jul 22, 2026 | United States | Series A | 2105 | [+1] | |
Jul 21, 2026 | United States | Series A | 2132 | [+5] |
Unicorns in First Round Capital's Portfolio
First Round Capital has 21 unicorns in its portfolio - Parallel Web Systems, Omni, Pomelo Care and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Parallel Web Systems. It became a unicorn in 2026, 2 years after First Round Capital first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in First Round Capital's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64 | Developer of an API providing web search for AI applications | 2023 | Palo Alto | Series B | zrmjvht | ||
65 | Business intelligence platform for businesses | 2022 | San Francisco | Series C | anxuhdm | ||
72 | Provider of virtual medical care focused on maternal and women’s health | 2020 | New York City | Series C | mljkcls | ||
66 | Provider of aerospace hardware products designed services | 2004 | Los Angeles | Series D | ntevgqm | ||
63 | Developer of artificial intelligence agents for automated information technology workflows | 2024 | San Francisco | Series B | gpijzwd |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in First Round Capital's Portfolio
13 of First Round Capital's portfolio companies have become public. Merlin Labs got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Mar 2026 and Warby Parker got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at marketcap of $5.21B.Here are First Round Capital's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 17, 2026 | May 26, 2021 | Series B | 5674 | |
Sep 29, 2021 | May 31, 2011 | Seed | 8932 | |
Apr 30, 2021 | Dec 21, 2012 | Series A | 9977 | |
Mar 10, 2021 | Jul 21, 2009 | Seed | 7275 | |
Dec 16, 2020 | Jan 31, 2013 | Series A | 5112 |
Acquired companies in First Round Capital's Portfolio
214 companies from First Round Capital's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was DoubleVerify in Aug 2026 by Nielsen for $*****.Here are First Round Capital's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 07, 2026 | May 18, 2009 | Series A | 2915 | |
Jul 08, 2026 | Sep 27, 2014 | Seed | 4953 | |
Jun 23, 2026 | May 2021 | Seed | 5221 | |
Jun 10, 2026 | Mar 20, 2015 | Series C | 9359 | |
Jun 02, 2026 | - | - | 1822 |
Team profile of First Round Capital
First Round Capital has a team of 47 members including 9 Partners and 9 Principals located in United States and China. First Round Capital's team sits on the board of 4 companies.Here is a list of top team members in First Round Capital:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | San Francisco | Odeko and UrbanSitter | ||
Partner | United States | |||
Partner | United States | - | ||
Partner | - | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | Philadelphia | - | ||
Principal | - | - | ||
Principal | San Francisco | - |
Co-investors of First Round Capital
Over the past 21 years, 2350 investors have co-invested in First Round Capital's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before First Round Capital: Y Combinator, SV Angel and 276 others have invested in rounds before First Round Capital. There are 43 companies where Y Combinator has invested before First Round Capital and 7 companies where SV Angel has invested before First Round Capital.
- Top Co-investors of First Round Capital: 975 investors entered a company along with First Round Capital. These include investors like SV Angel (59 companies).
- Invested after First Round Capital: A total of 1097 investors have invested in First Round Capital's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Andreessen Horowitz (17 companies), Kleiner Perkins (14 companies) and Felicis Ventures (13 companies).
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