First Principles
Overview
First Principles is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 that represents a portfolio of angel investments led by Nitin Sharma. The firm practices thematic early-stage investing with a focus on identifying fundamentals and maintaining a global lens. Roughly half of its portfolio focuses on the digitization of various sectors in India, while the other half concentrates on global deep tech, with a strong emphasis on blockchain. The firm has backed approximately 40 startups and also created Incrypt Blockchain to support India's blockchain ecosystem.
Portfolio Companies
6
Website
firstprinciples.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinikk | Nov 2020 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| StayQrious | Sep 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Wagr | - | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Molecule | Jun 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| BiteSpeed | Dec 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Nitin Sharma
Founder
Luca Foresti
Founder and CEO
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is First Principles based?
First Principles is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
When was First Principles founded?
Founding year information for First Principles is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does First Principles have?
First Principles has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in First Principles's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Clinikk, StayQrious, Wagr, Molecule, BiteSpeed.
What was First Principles's most recent investment shown here?
First Principles's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Molecule in 2022.
What sectors does First Principles focus on?
First Principles focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech.
What company stages does First Principles focus on?
First Principles typically invests at the Early stage.