Organization · Venture Capital
First Fellow Partners
First Fellow Partners is a Helsinki-based private investment firm that supports early-stage technology entrepreneurs across Europe. It invests its own capital, focusing on mission-driven companies in sectors like fintech and software.
Overview
What First Fellow Partners does
What First Fellow Partners is
First Fellow Partners is a Helsinki-based private investment firm that supports early-stage technology entrepreneurs across Europe. It invests its own capital, focusing on mission-driven companies in sectors like fintech and software.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2016
- Approximate age
- About 10 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 2, 2026
Official channels
Find First Fellow Partners elsewhere
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Capability profile
First Fellow Partners as a funder
Investment thesis
First Fellow Partners backs bold, mission-driven technology entrepreneurs from idea to lasting impact, emphasizing entrepreneurship, trust, and integrity.
Focus narrative
First Fellow Partners invests in early-stage technology companies across various sectors, including fintech, software, and consumer technology. The firm is particularly interested in startups that demonstrate global ambition and strong founder quality, providing operator advice and long-term private capital to help them succeed.
Value beyond capital
First Fellow Partners adds value to its portfolio companies by offering operational expertise, strategic guidance, and access to a network of industry contacts. The firm is committed to helping founders build or improve their businesses, ensuring they have the support needed to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Growth Equity
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded notable exits
- Wolt
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include AlphaSense, a market intelligence platform; Aiven, a cloud data infrastructure company; Wolt, a food delivery service; Epassi, an employee benefits platform; and Elva, a cross-border hiring platform. Recent investments also include FinanceKey, Hamina Wireless, and IXI.
Common questions
What to know about First Fellow Partners
Upseed classifies First Fellow Partners under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 2, 2026
Known limits
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