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Firsthand Alliance
Firsthand Alliance invests exclusively in autonomous agentic AI startups, backing founders from day zero through its curated network of B2B software...
Firsthand Alliance
An inception-stage VC investing in experienced founders building B2B autonomous AI from day zero.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Additional offices
San Jose, CA, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is Firsthand Alliance's investment thesis?
The firm invests exclusively in B2B autonomous agentic AI — AI systems designed to act independently — from day zero. It targets experienced founders building vertical applications across legal, healthcare, supply chain, and regulatory automation. This single-thesis, inception-stage focus is uncommon among seed funds.
How does Firsthand Alliance source its deals?
Deal flow relies heavily on a curated network of B2B software leaders, notably Salesforce alumni, which the firm calls the "Firsthand Network." It also runs the AI Agent Conference in New York to attract top AI founders and executives. This community-driven model supplements direct outreach within the narrow agentic AI sector.
Is Firsthand Alliance a single-family office or a venture firm?
Firsthand Alliance operates as a private equity firm — a venture capital manager — not a family office. It raises external capital to invest in early-stage companies. There is no public disclosure of familial wealth backing the firm.
Does Firsthand Alliance lead rounds or participate as a co-investor?
The firm makes direct investments, but its specific round-leading posture is not publicly detailed. Portfolio construction suggests it can invest at seed and growth stages, often alongside other institutional investors, but no data confirms a lead-investor mandate or syndicate preferences.
What sectors does Firsthand Alliance explicitly avoid?
The firm does not publicly list excluded sectors, but its portfolio and thesis point away from consumer AI, hardware, and non-autonomous software. Investments concentrate on enterprise B2B verticals; horizontal platform plays and consumer-facing applications are absent from the disclosed portfolio.
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