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Firsthand VC

New York, NY · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsCybersecuritySales & Marketing TechHealthcare & BiotechDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureSecurity & CybersecurityHR Tech & Future of WorkMarketing & AdtechLogistics & Supply ChainEnterprise SoftwareLegal & RegtechHealthcare & Digital Health

Thesis

Inception-stage VC backing experienced founders building B2B autonomous agentic AI from day zero. Leverages Salesforce alumni network to provide portfolio companies with enterprise distribution and operational support.

Likely not a fit for

No consumer apps, no horizontal AI tools without clear enterprise focus, no non-technical or first-time founding teams

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually follows
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Passive
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Solo GP

Partners & team

2 contacts on file

SC

Simon Chan

General PartnerFounder, Managing Partner & General Partner · Primary contact

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s•••@fi•••.vc

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AS

Akshay Sharma

PartnerPartner

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Portfolio

EudiaEnterprise Software

Eudia helps in-house legal teams capture knowledge, cut outside counsel costs, and deliver faster, more consistent business outcomes through AI-augmented legal intelligence.

CrewAIEnterprise Software

CrewAI is a leading multi-agent platform that simplifies the orchestration of collaborative AI agents, enabling enterprises to manage teams that perform complex tasks autonomously and reliably. With tools like CrewAI Flows, the platform allows for structured automation and flexibility, empowering developers to create efficient workflows for AI applications.

Distyl AIEnterprise Software

Distyl helps world institutions to rearchitect their Systems for abundant intelligence from AI – without sacrificing human agency and control. They design and deploy production AI systems that rearchitect how enterprises operate, enabling measurable impact in weeks.

Noetica AILegal Regtech

Noetica is an AI-powered data platform designed for deal professionals, providing market intelligence and analytics to enhance decision-making in complex transactions.

AdonisEcommerce Marketplaces

Adonis.com is a global online B2B channel that provides a wide range of travel services including hotel bookings, flight tickets, transfers, tours, and travel packages for travel agencies and wholesalers worldwide.

ai.workEnterprise Software

ai.work is building the world’s first AI Worker Platform with autonomous, policy-aware agents that automate and handle the busywork behind IT, Procurement, HR, Legal, Deal Desk, Finance and Operations teams.

Hummingbird HealthcareHealthcare Digital

Hummingbird Healthcare focuses on improving patient access in healthcare systems through technology integration, centralized processes, and personalized services.

DideroEnterprise Software

Didero is the leading AI procurement agent that automates routine procurement processes, allowing teams to focus on strategic tasks. It integrates seamlessly with existing systems and provides significant time and cost savings.

AvarraEnterprise Software

Avarra is an AI-powered sales training platform that accelerates the onboarding and performance of sales representatives through personalized coaching and interactive simulations.

LumberEnterprise Software

AI-powered construction payroll and workforce management software that streamlines processes for construction teams, enhancing productivity and compliance.

OltoEnterprise Software

Olto is an AI platform designed to enhance sales and marketing efforts by enabling teams to deliver personalized, live demo environments and product tours quickly and efficiently.

AgreeEnterprise Software

Agree.xyz is a platform offering free e-signatures, automated invoicing, and integrated payments. It streamlines contract-to-payment processes.

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FirsthandVC (Firsthand Alliance) Research Investment Thesis FirsthandVC is an inception-stage venture capital firm investing exclusively in experienced founders building B2B autonomous agentic AI from day zero. Founded in 2022 by Simon Chan, the firm operates at the frontier of the agentic AI revolution, backing companies that deploy AI agents to automate complex business workflows across industri

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