FirstStone Capital · Access by selection

From Accelerator to a round between €1M and €20M.

FirstStone selects the most promising companies in its ecosystem, prepares their next major round and connects them with the funds, family offices and institutional investors that best fit them.

You have to build a company FirstStone wants to bring in front of the right ones.

Enter AcceleratorSee what we look for

Access by invitation · Mainly for second and third rounds

It is not bought. It is earned.

The seal reserved for the best companies in the ecosystem.

FirstStone Selected distinguishes the companies that have proven product, traction, potential and the ability to turn a major round into a new stage of growth.

When a company with the Selected seal writes to an investor, it does not arrive as another mass-emailed message.

It arrives as one of the best opportunities in our ecosystem, after passing a prior process of evolution, analysis and selection.

Selected

Only the companies that stand out above the rest move forward.

Prepared

FirstStone reviews the deal, the numbers, the documentation and the use of capital before presenting it.

Connected

Each company only reaches the vehicles whose ticket, thesis, sector and stage match its round.

Accompanied

FirstStone prepares the team and stays with it through the meetings and the investment process.

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What the Selected seal requires

Only the best receive it.

Not every startup in Accelerator receives the Selected seal.

Only the ones that prove the following make it in:

  1. A functional, validated product.

  2. Traction and real signs of growth.

  3. A market with potential to scale.

  4. A team capable of executing.

  5. An advantage that is hard to replicate.

  6. A clear plan for using the capital.

Few projects. Strong fit. No noise in between.

From Accelerator to Capital

FirstStone already knows the company before the round.

01

You build

Inside Accelerator you improve your product, strategy, metrics, team and financial readiness.

02

You stand out

FirstStone analyzes how companies evolve and identifies those that have reached an exceptional level.

03

We select you

The chosen companies receive the FirstStone Selected distinction and enter Capital's private process.

04

We prepare the round

We review the deal, the documentation, the numbers, the use of capital and anything that could block the investment.

You build a great company. FirstStone prepares you to reach the right capital.

Your next round, prepared by FirstStone

Build a company FirstStone wants to select.

Start in Accelerator, prove what your company can achieve and become one of the opportunities chosen for FirstStone Capital.

If you get there, you won't just receive tools to look for investment.

Enter Accelerator

Access by invitation · No direct purchase · Selection based on evolution, traction and potential

Frequently asked questions

Can I access FirstStone Capital directly?
No. Capital is reserved for companies selected within FirstStone Accelerator. There is no fee that guarantees access.
What round sizes does FirstStone Capital work with?
Capital is designed primarily for rounds between €1M and €20M. The final amount will depend on the company's stage, metrics, business model and needs.
Is Capital meant for a first round?
It is mainly oriented to second and third rounds and growth deals. First rounds can be prepared and executed directly from Accelerator.
What does FirstStone Selected mean?
It is the distinction reserved for the best companies in the ecosystem: companies that have proven product, traction, execution capacity and the potential to take on a major round.
What kind of investors participate?
Depending on the deal, FirstStone prepares you to reach venture capital funds, family offices, institutional investors, specialized funds and strategic partners.
Does FirstStone invest directly?
FirstStone selects and prepares companies to reach the right investment vehicles. Any direct participation by FirstStone, if it were to happen in a given deal, would depend on the structure and specific terms of that round.
Does being selected guarantee I will receive investment?
Being selected means FirstStone considers the company ready and will back your presentation to the partners with the strongest fit. The evaluation and final decision belong to the participating investment vehicles.

Legal notice

FirstStone Capital is not an investment fund and does not guarantee the closing of any deal.

FirstStone selects, prepares and presents companies to potential investment partners. Any investment will be subject to the analysis, approval, documentation and terms of the participating parties.