Transitions First
Overview
An international seed-stage venture fund based in leading innovation-rich clusters of Silicon Valley, Europe, and Israel. Transitions First focuses on bridging deep tech founders and corporates to accelerate sustainable industrial transitions. The fund is managed by a diverse team of entrepreneurial executives and scientists with over a decade of experience in venture-backed startups. The fund targets untapped sectors, particularly those responsible for approximately 56% of greenhouse gas emissions, such as industry and food. Transitions First aims to address this $3 trillion opportunity by investing in technologies that enable net-zero compliant supply chains, sustainable petrochemical alternatives, and the circular economy. With a portfolio comprising over 60 startups, Transitions First has invested in companies like Resynergi, Ayar Labs, and Cypris Materials. The fund boasts a 90% survival rate and has achieved over $1 billion in value for its portfolio companies. Its investment philosophy emphasizes breakthrough enabling technologies, clear pathways to cost-parity, non-disruptive implementation, impact potential, and coachable founders.
Investment Focus
- Breakthrough enabling technologies
- Clear pathway to cost-parity
- Non-disruptive implementation
- Impact potential
- Coachable founders
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Transitions First invest in?
Transitions First invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in France. Transitions First is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Transitions First invest at?
Transitions First backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Transitions First invest in?
Transitions First invests across United States, France and Israel.
Who are the partners at Transitions First?
Team members listed for Transitions First include Alic Chen (Managing Partner) and Daniel Fidler (Partner).
What companies has Transitions First invested in?
Transitions First's portfolio includes Ayar Labs, Resynergi and Cypris Materials.
How do I contact Transitions First?
Transitions First's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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