# Entrepreneur First Operations

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/entrepreneur-first-operations

- Industry: Business Support Services
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.joinef.com
- Total disclosed funding: $167M
- Latest round: Series C (Jun 28, 2022)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Entrepreneur First Operations Limited is a venture capital firm that focuses on nurturing talent to build innovative technology startups through a specialized accelerator program.Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, UK, Entrepreneur First Operations Limited operates by investing in exceptional talent to create high-potential startups. The firm has successfully executed 6 deals, with its most recent deal occurring on June 28, 2022. The latest funding round, a Series C, raised USD 158.00 mn from SB Investment Advisers and other investors, resulting in a total amount raised of USD 158.00 mn and a company valuation of USD 560.00 mn. The founders include Alex Haas, Alice Bentinck, and others who have a history of entrepreneurship and investment, contributing to the firm’s vision and operations.Entrepreneur First specializes in identifying and investing in exceptional talent to shape the future of technology through innovative startups. Their core offering is a unique accelerator program that supports early-stage founders in building startups across various sectors including fintech, healthcare, and artificial intelligence. The company facilitates team formation by connecting individuals from diverse backgrounds, offering mentorship, resources, and access to a network of investors. End users of these startups encompass individual consumers and enterprises across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, addressing pressing needs in technology solutions.In 2022, Entrepreneur First reported revenue of USD 19,429,159.20 and an EBITDA of USD 1,837,841.70. Their revenue model primarily relies on equity stakes in the startups they nurture, benefiting from future growth or exits.Following their Series C funding raised in June 2022, Entrepreneur First plans to invest in new startups and launch innovative products aimed at transforming the traditional venture capital model. The funding will be utilized to support these initiatives, allowing the firm to experiment and innovate while nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs. The company is also looking to expand its reach into new markets and geographic regions, with specific plans to target opportunities in North America and Asia by the end of 2024.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jun 28, 2022, $158M — SB Investment Advisers
- Seed, Mar 1, 2015, $9M — Charlotte Street Capital
- Seed, Sep 1, 2013, $0.4M — Charlotte Street Capital

## Investors

- Charlotte Street Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/charlotte-street-capital) — Seed
- SB Investment Advisers (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sb-investment-advisers) — Series C