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Venture First

Venture First

Louisville, Kentuckyventurefirst.com

Overview

Venture First is a venture capital firm that provides capital and financial services to growth-focused companies, operating multiple funds and special purpose vehicles.

Year Founded

2009

Portfolio Companies

8

Investments

Venture First investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Cling SystemsDec 2023VC RoundLead
Scottsdale Construction SystemsDec 2023Buyout/LBOCo-investor
Dealer Trade NetworkNov 2023Buyout/LBOLead
UntitledOct 2023VC RoundCo-investor
UntitledAug 2023SeedCo-investor

Key People

John Shumate

Founder, Chairman & CEO

Rob Penta

President, Vice Chairman & General Counsel Chief Legal Officer

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLouisville, Kentucky
Year Founded2009

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