U First Capital

U First Capital is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm that operates on two connected tracks: direct investment in technology-led startups, and a service line it calls Venture Capital as a Service, which gives mid-size and large corporations structured access to venture-style innovation through connections with startups, investors and universities. The firm's stated focus is on backing top-notch founders in technology, with portfolio companies it highlights including Pensando Systems, Rubrik, Palantir and Pinterest.

Beyond investing, the firm runs acceleration programmes for emerging businesses, alongside workshops, speaker programming and enterprise innovation events that bring together entrepreneurs, investors and corporate partners. This combination of investing and corporate-facing activity reflects a strategy of bridging the interests of established companies seeking innovation and early-stage ventures seeking capital and commercial relationships. Headquarters activity is concentrated in Silicon Valley, California.

The firm is led by founder and CEO Ekta Dang. Its team includes founders holding technical PhDs and combines investment experience with corporate technology and operating backgrounds, supported by a network of investors and entrepreneurs in the region. U First Capital cites more than 35 years of combined Silicon Valley experience across its team.