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Key people at First Fellow Partners.
First Fellow Partners was founded in 2016 by Kim Groop (Managing Partner & co-founder).
First Fellow Partners is a private venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland, that invests exclusively in early-stage technology startup companies across North America and Europe. Operating as a family office structure without any external limited partners, the firm utilizes founder capital to back entrepreneurs at the Seed and Series A stages. The firm maintains a portfolio of over 30 active investments across diverse sectors including financial technology, enterprise software, healthcare technology, and cybersecurity, typically deploying ticket sizes ranging from $1 million up to $5 million. The investment fund's capital is provided solely by its co-founder, Risto Siilasmaa, who brings extensive industry experience from his previous roles as the Chairman of Nokia and the founder of cybersecurity companies F-Secure and WithSecure. First Fellow Partners was founded in 2016 by Risto Siilasmaa and Kim Groop.
First Fellow Partners has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $173.0M Seed in Endform in March 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Endform | $173.0M Seed | Alliance Venture, Antler, First Fellow Partners, Greens | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Elva | $1.5M Pre-Seed | Lifeline Ventures | CAL Henderson, Tiny VC, Wave Ventures |
| Dec 21, 2022 | The Upright Project | $5.3M Seed | Nick DE | Risto Siilasmaa, First Fellow Partners |
Key people at First Fellow Partners.
First Fellow Partners was founded in 2016 by Kim Groop (Managing Partner & co-founder).
