Entry stagePre-seed
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusDeep tech, Life sciences, Crypto
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at First Star Ventures
3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Drew VolpeFounding PartnerHe previously held product development roles at Semantic Machines, Locately, and Endeca Technologies.
Millie LiuFounding PartnerShe previously worked at APT and co-founded an MIT startup that became Infervision.
Teddy BlankPartnerHe began his career as an analyst at Accenture and holds an MBA from Harvard University.
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First Star VenturesInvesting with conviction in visionary, technical founders inventing a better future.firststar.vc
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What stage does First Star Ventures invest in?
First Star Ventures reports entry at pre-seed.
How much does First Star Ventures invest?
First Star Ventures has not reported a check size.
Does First Star Ventures lead rounds?
First Star Ventures mostly follows other investors.
Who are the partners at First Star Ventures?
Drew Volpe (Founding Partner), Millie Liu (Founding Partner), Teddy Blank (Partner).
Is First Star Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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