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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.
Key people at First Fellow Partners.
First Fellow Partners was founded in 2016 by Kim Groop (Managing Partner & co-founder).
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 |
