# Venture First

Venture First is a Venture Capital based in Louisville, United States.

## Overview

- **Organization type:** Venture Capital
- **Headquarters:** Louisville, United States
- **Region:** North America
- **Address:** Louisville, KY, United States
- **Founded:** 2009
- **Assets under management:** Undisclosed
- **Website:** venturefirst.com
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/venturefirst

## Regulatory record

- **Reports private funds:** No

## About

Venture First provides capital and financial services to companies with asymmetric potential and to growth-focused companies. It delivers an integrated hybrid approach by marrying investment with strategic financial guidance, valuation, and transactional support. VF operates 5 funds and a suite of special purpose vehicles. Its alternative investment areas include private equity, specialty credit, and venture capital.

## People

- John Shumate — CEO & Chairman
- Rob Penta — President, Chief Legal Officer & Vice Chairman
- Jack Hellige — Vice President, Funds & Transactions
- Ken Edwards — Chief Operating Officer
- Christopher Marlin — Vice President, CFO Services
- Bethany Dupree — Vice President, CFO Services
- Ben Lawrence — Vice President, Business Development
- Evan Friedman — Associate
- Elliott Thomazin — Financial Analyst
- Tarun Bothra — Valuation Analyst
- Scott Sieg — Accountant Manager
- Carolle Siegel — Executive Assistant
- Cooper Burk — Junior Analyst
- Victoria Fu — Junior Analyst
- Vik Chadha — Board Member
- Jack Danehy — Board Member
- Cordt Huneke — Board Member
- Brian Oldham — Operating Partner
- Mark Crane — Operating Partner
- Steve Huey — Operating Partner

## Related profiles

- [Venture Development Partners](https://altss.com/profile/venture-development-partners)
- [VentureFriends](https://altss.com/profile/venturefriends)

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