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First In

First In

Washington D.C.wearefirstin.com

Overview

First In is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage cybersecurity, defense, and data technology companies.

Year Founded

2020

Portfolio Companies

40

Investments

First In investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Smack TechnologiesAug 2026Series BLead
Volund ManufacturingJun 2026SeedCo-investor
RilianApr 2026SeedLead
CloneableApr 2026SeedCo-investor
SCATR CorpApr 2026Series ALead
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Key People

Renny McPherson

Managing Partner

Arthur Karell

Partner

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersWashington D.C.
Year Founded2020

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