Venture First
Overview
Venture First is a venture capital firm that provides capital and financial services to growth-focused companies, operating multiple funds and special purpose vehicles.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knodd | Sep 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Untitled | Oct 2023 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Dealer Trade Network | Nov 2023 | Buyout/LBO | Lead |
| Cling Systems | Dec 2023 | VC Round | Lead |
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Key People
John Shumate
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Rob Penta
President, Vice Chairman & General Counsel Chief Legal Officer
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Venture First based?
Venture First is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
When was Venture First founded?
Venture First was founded in 2009.
How many portfolio companies does Venture First have?
Venture First has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Venture First's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Knodd, Untitled, Dealer Trade Network, Cling Systems.
What was Venture First's most recent investment shown here?
Venture First's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Cling Systems in 2023.
What sectors does Venture First focus on?
Venture First focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech.
What company stages does Venture First focus on?
Venture First typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Venture First's AUM?
Venture First's assets under management are estimated at over $100.0M.