| Website | firstgencapital.com |
| Phone | +61 2 9004 7100 |
| Employees | 1 |
| Founded | 6/10 |
| Description | Venture Capital Firm |
FirstGen Capital is a boutique Venture Capital firm specialising in socially responsible investment opportunities in Australia & New Zealand.
FirstGen Capital look to invest in, and partner with, entrepreneurial teams with “first generation†technologies and business ideas with the potential to contribute to a socially connected and sustainable future. Given this focus the firms core areas of investment are Internet & Social Media, Clean Energy and Life Sciences.
FirstGen Capital operates a flexible investment model which allows entrepreneurs to choose between Venture Funding, Venture Technology or a combination of both when partnering with the firm.
As a Venture Funding partner FirstGen Capital look to invest anywhere between $10k and $1M of investment capital in your start up in exchange for equity and a share of control in the business.
As a Venture Technology partner FirstGen Capital can provide a start up with the skills, resources and technology required to develop the business’ online capabilities. From developing user software to building an online distribution channel the management team seek to deliver online solutions which help turn entrepreneurs “Big Ideas†into a commercial reality. Deal structures are flexible and range from licensing agreements through to an equity stake in the business.
FirstGen Capital’s investment approach is founded on actively engaging with their entrepreneurs and senior management teams. They focus on identifying and developing “value creation†opportunities within each portfolio companies across six core areas. These are Team Building & Organisational Culture, Strategic Direction, Operational Excellence, Technology, Social Responsibility and Finance & Acquisition.
The firm also has a special interest in supporting younger entrepreneurs, those under the age of 25, launch their first start up.
