First Row Partners
First Row Partners is a venture capital firm based in Seattle, United States, focused on Pre-Seed and Seed startups in SaaS & Enterprise, Media & Content, and E-commerce & D2C. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
We invest in the future of how people earn and spend money. Born in Seattle and covering the West Coast.
- Investment focus
- SaaS & EnterpriseMedia & ContentE-commerce & D2CDeveloper Tools & DataArtificial Intelligence
- Investment stages
- Pre-SeedSeed
- Location
- Seattle, United States
- Team size
- 1-10
- Portfolio companies
- 20+
- Latest deal on record
- March 2025
About First Row Partners
Co-founded by Yoko Okano and Minda Brusse, First Row Partners funds early stage startups ready for a big leap forward. We invest in solving meaningful human problems with technology and typically focus on software.
We seek answers to two primary questions 1. How are societal shifts affecting the way people approach and perform paid work? 2. When, how and where are people buying what they value?
Source: the organization's public company profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does First Row Partners invest in?
First Row Partners focuses on SaaS & Enterprise, Media & Content, E-commerce & D2C, and Developer Tools & Data. Match your sector and stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does First Row Partners invest at?
First Row Partners focuses on Pre-Seed and Seed rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Is First Row Partners actively investing?
Yes. Round Funded's research found that First Row Partners has made a new investment or run a new cohort since 2024, and its latest deal on record is from March 2025. Reach out with a personalized pitch that fits its stage and focus, then track who opens it.
Where is First Row Partners based?
First Row Partners is based in Seattle, United States. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.
How do I contact First Row Partners?
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