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  "name": "First Round Capital",
  "description": "First Round Capital is a leading venture capital firm that focuses on seed-stage investments in technology companies. It is widely recognized for pioneering the 'platform' model of venture capital, providing startups with significant post-investment support through its community, talent network, and the First Round Review publication.",
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  "baiScore": 92,
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  "category": "Financial Services",
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    {
      "slug": "andreessen-horowitz-a16z",
      "name": "Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)"
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    {
      "slug": "benchmark",
      "name": "Benchmark"
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    {
      "slug": "floodgate",
      "name": "Floodgate"
    },
    {
      "slug": "greylock-partners",
      "name": "Greylock Partners"
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    {
      "slug": "sequoia-capital",
      "name": "Sequoia Capital"
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      "name": "Lerer Hippeau"
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    {
      "slug": "angel-investors",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-10T01:01:27.767+00:00",
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    "founded": "2004",
    "headquarters": "San Francisco, CA",
    "pricing_model": "Equity-based investment (Management fees and Carry)",
    "core_products": "Seed-stage equity financing, First Round Review, Platform Services (Talent, GTM, Community)",
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    "target_markets": "Early-stage technology entrepreneurs, primarily in North America.",
    "employee_count": "51-200",
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      "top tech investors in San Francisco",
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      "specialized AI early stage investors",
      "Startup Accelerators: Applying to structured programs like Y Combinator or Techstars for initial funding and mentorship."
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