CompanyFirst
VC Fund
Chicago, United States
CompanyFirst is a venture capital and advisory firm based in Chicago focused on building great brands and companies.
- Total investments:
- 3
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 33%
Last updated:
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Industries CompanyFirst invests in
Stages CompanyFirst invests in
Countries CompanyFirst invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Investment Focus
Industry
- Consumer Goods 3 (100%)
- Beauty 2 (67%)
- E-Commerce 2 (67%)
- Health Care 2 (67%)
- Retail 1 (33%)
Stage
- Seed 1 (33%)
- Funding Round 1 (33%)
- Convertible Note 1 (33%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jason Starr
Founder, Managing Director
|
Founder, Managing Director | Total investments: 1 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Pacha Soap
|
Pacha Soap promotes health and well-being by providing all-natural soaps and bath products. the company was founded in 2013 and is based in Hastings, Nebraska. | Convertible Note / Jun 23, 2021 | |
Young King Hair Care
|
Young King Hair Care is a Georgia-based natural hair care brand that redefine young male grooming by encouraging boys with textured hair to celebrate and love their crown. Our initial offering includes 3 products intentionally created with boys in mind: a leave-in conditioner, an essential oils blend and a curling cream. | Seed / Apr 01, 2021 | |
Murphy's Naturals
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Murphy's Naturals, Inc. is a company that believes in the importance of all-natural products and the benefits they provide. They truly believe that health and wellness come from the environment. Founded by Philip Freeman and named after his best buddy Murphy, Murphy's Naturals creates products which are made from responsibly sourced plantbased ingredients. They leave out all of the chemicals and toxins and instead focus on providing amazing earth-friendly products that will help others through its purchases. | $934K / Nov 15, 2019 |
Co-Investors
Consumer Ventures
2 deals together
Advantage Capital
1 deal together
Montage Capital
1 deal together
New Voices Fund
1 deal together
Overton Venture Capital
1 deal together
Sekhmet Ventures
1 deal together
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FAQ
What does CompanyFirst invest in?
CompanyFirst invests primarily in Consumer Goods, Beauty and E-Commerce startups, most often at Seed and Funding Round stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at CompanyFirst?
The team at CompanyFirst includes Jason Starr (Founder, Managing Director). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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