First Fellow Partners
Overview
First Fellow Partners is a private investment firm run by Risto Siilasmaa and Kim Groop. The firm partners with strong and ambitious technology entrepreneurs driven by a mission to fix or build something important in the world.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlphaSense | Jul 2019 | Series B | - |
| Aiven | May 2019 | Series A | - |
| FinanceKey | Jun 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Endform | Mar 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Quanscient | May 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is First Fellow Partners based?
First Fellow Partners is headquartered in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.
When was First Fellow Partners founded?
First Fellow Partners was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does First Fellow Partners have?
First Fellow Partners has 17 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in First Fellow Partners's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include AlphaSense, Aiven, FinanceKey, Endform, Quanscient.
What was First Fellow Partners's most recent investment shown here?
First Fellow Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Quanscient in 2026.
What sectors does First Fellow Partners focus on?
First Fellow Partners focuses on Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does First Fellow Partners focus on?
First Fellow Partners typically invests at the Early stage.
What is First Fellow Partners's AUM?
First Fellow Partners's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.