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First In

First In

Nashville, Tennesseefirstin.vc

Overview

First In empowers entrepreneurs who secure our freedom. They back technical experts who've seen over the horizon as security practitioners across commercial, military, or intelligence sectors. They invest in entrepreneurs who are on a mission. First In invests in cybersecurity, defense, and data companies primarily at the seed stage.

Year Founded

2020

Portfolio Companies

20

Website

firstin.vc

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
Volund ManufacturingJun 2026SeedCo-investor
RilianApr 2026SeedLead
Smack TechnologiesMar 2026Series ACo-investor
CastelionDec 2025Series BCo-investor
AntithesisDec 2025Series ACo-investor
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Key People

Renny McPherson

Managing Partner

Arthur Karell

Partner

Lenore Karafa

Partner

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HeadquartersNashville, Tennessee
Year Founded2020

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