Firsthand Funds

Overview

Firsthand Funds is a San Jose-based investment firm specializing in technology and clean energy sectors through mutual and private equity funds. The firm offers two primary funds: the Firsthand Technology Opportunities Fund and the Firsthand Alternative Energy Fund, both managed by Firsthand Capital Management, Inc. These funds focus on investments in technology and clean energy companies, respectively. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes understanding the industry from the inside, leveraging over 25 years of experience in technology and investment management. Firsthand Capital Management, Inc. has been responsible for over $300 million of investments in more than 40 private companies since 1998. The firm also manages the publicly traded venture capital fund, Firsthand Technology Value Fund, Inc. (ticker: SVVC), which focuses on technology investments. Firsthand Funds is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc., and its funds are available for investment through various channels, including online platforms and financial advisors. The firm is committed to providing investors with access to innovative companies in the technology and clean energy sectors, aiming to deliver long-term value through strategic investments.