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First Principles

First Principles

Overview

First Principles is a venture capital firm based in India that focuses on thesis-driven, early-stage investing in sectors including digital consumer brands, healthcare, education, financial inclusion, and global deep technology like blockchain.

Year Founded

2015

Portfolio Companies

1

Investments

First Principles investments
CompanyDateStageLead
BiteSpeedDec 2020SeedCo-investor

Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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2026

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FAQ

Where is First Principles based?

First Principles is headquartered in Bangalore, India.

When was First Principles founded?

First Principles was founded in 2015.

How many portfolio companies does First Principles have?

First Principles has 1 portfolio company in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in First Principles's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include BiteSpeed.

What was First Principles's most recent investment shown here?

First Principles's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in BiteSpeed in 2020.

What sectors does First Principles focus on?

First Principles focuses on Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.

What company stages does First Principles focus on?

First Principles typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBangalore
Year Founded2015

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