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First Principles Group

First Principles Group

Chicago, Illinoisfirstprinciples.group

Overview

An investment firm founded in 2021 that offers investment advisory services to private equity funds with a focus on venture capital investments. The firm's philosophy is guided by first principles thinking and has a specific mission to guide investors with a passion for space exploration toward impactful opportunities. The firm manages various funds, including First Principles Group Fund I and FPG Free Bird Fund.

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Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
Impulse SpaceJun 2025Series CCo-investor
Impulse SpaceSep 2024Series BCo-investor

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HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
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