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First Star Ventures

United States$100K – $1M chequesUpdated May 2026

Pre-seed and seed investor for computing×real-world emerging ventures (techbio, climate, robotics, industrial infrastructure) run by deeply technical ex-founders who enforce a strict rebuildability bar and bring AI/bio experience. The firm continues to build its presence across the venture capital landscape.

Cheque size
$100K – $1M
Stages
Operating in
How they invest
Not specified
Technologies
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