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First Principles Group is an investment firm focused on funding visionary technologies, primarily in space exploration. It employs a first principles thinking approach, dissecting complex opportunities to fundamental truths. This methodology guides its investment philosophy, enabling the identification and support of entities shaping a bold future.
Ben founded First Principles Group to guide investors toward impactful opportunities within pioneering technologies. This stemmed from his insight that rigorous first principles analysis yields superior investment outcomes. The firm serves individuals passionate about ventures, particularly in the evolving space economy.
First Principles Group serves qualified investors seeking to allocate capital into foundational technologies with substantial future impact. Its vision is to power progress by channeling investment into transformative innovations. The firm aims to contribute to a more advanced future, connecting clients with ventures poised to redefine industries and benefit humanity.
First Principles Group has 2 tracked investments across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $300.0M Series C in Impulse Space in June 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2025 | Impulse Space | $300.0M Series C | Bastiaan Janmaat | 8VC, Afore Capital, Alumni Ventures, Four Rivers Group, Madrona Venture Group, Airbus Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures, Data Collective, DFJ Growth, Founders Fund, LUX Capital, RTX Ventures, Spring Tide, Tamarack Global, Trousdale Ventures, Valor Equity Partners |
| Sep 1, 2024 | Impulse Space | $150.0M Series B | Founders Fund | 1435 Capital Management, 7wire Ventures, 8VC, Afore Capital, Alumni Ventures, Define Ventures, Four Rivers Group, Madrona Venture Group, 137 Ventures, Thomas D'halluin, Bascom Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures, Data Collective, Elysium, Laura Rippy, Island Green, LUX Capital, Overmatch Ventures, RTX Ventures, Spring Tide, Tamarack Global, Trousdale Ventures |