First Move
Overview
First Move is a founder-led early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on backing AI-native and consumer-focused startups from Southeast Asia building for the world. The firm is committed to being a true partner to founders by providing essential guidance, connections, and resources to help them succeed. They offer up to $100k in funding using a standard YC-style SAFE, with a post-money cap of up to $3M. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes speed and efficiency, enabling founders to quickly turn their vision into reality. They invest in sectors such as AI-powered solutions, health and wellbeing, and consumer brands. Notable portfolio companies include Decube, an AI-powered data observability platform; Welling, an AI nutrition coach; and Koppiku, a Malaysian coffee company. First Move's approach combines capital, technical talent, and domain expertise to build AI-native companies from the ground up, aiming to co-create category-defining companies with visionary founders and top regional talent.
Investment Focus
- AI-native and consumer-focused startups
- Early-stage companies with high growth potential
- Founders seeking essential guidance, connections, and resources
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does First Move invest in?
First Move invests in HealthTech, FinTech, Climate, AI, Consumer Tech and Enterprise Automation, and is based in Singapore. First Move is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does First Move invest at?
First Move backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 100K - 100K.
Which regions does First Move invest in?
First Move invests across Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
Who are the partners at First Move?
Team members listed for First Move include Joel Neoh (Founding Partner) and Audra Pakalnyte (Partner).
What companies has First Move invested in?
First Move's portfolio includes 3Cat, Decube, Welling, Koppiku, Save Day, Notti and Finknight.
How do I contact First Move?
First Move's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
