FirstDegree
First Degree Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2024 that invests in early-stage startups, specifically in the pre-seed and seed stages. The firm focuses on AI-driven productivity, collaboration, and B2B tools that are reshaping the work landscape, primarily in Europe, while also maintaining a global network. The firm operates as a co-investor, providing capital, talent, connections, and strategic resources to help startups grow from their initial ideas to significant milestones. First Degree Capital emphasizes a swift and frictionless approach, prioritizing sectors like AI transfor
Investing activity
FirstDegree appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $1M. The most recent is Alfa AI (Seed, £1M, Aug 2026).
FirstDegree most often invests alongside Sake Bosch, Black Green Capital and Golden Egg Check, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about FirstDegree
What AI companies has FirstDegree invested in?
FirstDegree's AI investments include Alfa AI. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is FirstDegree based?
FirstDegree is based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
What stage does FirstDegree invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, FirstDegree has invested at Seed, with a median round of $1M.
Who does FirstDegree co-invest with?
FirstDegree's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are Sake Bosch (1 deal), Black Green Capital (1 deal) and Golden Egg Check (1 deal).
How can founders reach FirstDegree?
Founders on AI Lounge can see FirstDegree's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add FirstDegree to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.