FirstDegree operates as an angel investment network and early-stage venture ecosystem connector. The firm describes itself as an access-first investment platform, backing AI-native B2B companies at the pre-seed and seed stages. Its stated approach prioritizes speed and trust over traditional venture capital processes, positioning the firm as distinct from conventional institutional models.
The platform's geographic footprint spans Europe, Israel, and the United States, with Amsterdam noted as a specific presence. FirstDegree positions itself as a connector, aiming to provide founders with access to networks, expertise, and opportunities alongside capital. The firm characterises its investment stance as conviction-driven, with a stated focus on entrepreneurs building AI applications intended to change how people work.
FirstDegree uses the language of partnership for early-stage risk, describing itself as a partner for "brave beginnings." As an access-first platform operating outside the traditional VC structure, the model appears oriented toward leveraging a broad angel network to support portfolio companies beyond cheque-writing, though specific fund size, team composition, and portfolio metrics are not disclosed.
