# Improv First

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

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: Beijing, China
- Website: www.xianzhaxiju.com
- Latest round: Angel (May 1, 2015)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Established in 2010 and based in Beijing, China, Improv First is a performing company that focuses on comedy training, performance planning, and relevant services. Its teaching team members came from the American Film Institute and the Academy of Drama. The company used to serve as the behind-the-scenes comedy director for CCTV Comprehensive Channel's Thank God You're Here. In May 2015, Improv First closed an angel funding from new investor Leyo Capital.

Improv First's main business is improv comedy training as well as performance. Training programs include European and American comedy, improv comedy, stand-up comedy, and Italian masquerade comedy. The company has provided training services for The Central Academy of Drama, National Theatre of China, and CCTV. It also planned and executed training and marketing PR activities, such as EF Education's improv English training program and Phoenix Media Appreciation Party. It has served clients including television, media, education, finance, automotive, and other industries.

## Funding rounds

- Angel, May 1, 2015 — Leyo Capital

## Investors

- Leyo Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/leyo-capital) — Angel