Our momentum will help you go a long way
Our approach focuses on combining investments ranging from €50,000 to €200,000 with a complimentary and flexible support program. This program is designed to work closely with our portfolio of invested companies, offering adaptive training and networking opportunities. We attract founders from all over Europe, investing in innovative startups in sectors such as food, transport, software, energy, agriculture, education, and the circular economy, among others. Our goal is to guide founders to collaborate closely with other successful entrepreneurs and investors, thereby maximizing their potential.
Implementation and selection
The fund members will select the best startups that combine impact and profitability.
Due Diligence
Detailed analysis of the investment committee consisting of two meetings to decide the 12-15 startups selected for the Campus First Drop with the accelerator team and the fund's LPs.
Campus First Drop
During 3 days the selected startups will do team building dynamics, learn how the acceleration programme will work, set the objectives to be achieved during the programme and have mentoring with investors and entrepreneurs who are First Drop investors.
Selection and investment
The best 7-10 companies will be selected to start the acceleration programme and will be paired with the LP's own mentors during the programme. They will receive the first investment of €50,000 to achieve their goals during the 3 months of the programme.
Acceleration program
Over 90 days, the startups will receive a tailor-made programme with top mentors and masterclasses to work on impact measurement, investment readiness, growth, sales, presentation skills, organisational development, marketing and technology.
Demo day
At the end of the programme, a Demo day will be held to present the projects to other BAs and VCs and an investment committee will be set up with First Drop to invest €150,000 in the best projects.
Follow On
The fund may invest up to €500,000 in the next round in the best projects in the portfolio.
Mentors
A face-to-face programme tailored to the needs of your startup
One-to-one with experts
You´ll receive support of experts on topics such as impact measurement, investment readiness, growth, sales, presentation skills, organisational development, marketing and technology.
Ecosystem
We believe in the power of networking and synergies, in the place where things happen, in the importance of being together and working side by side.
Some of the programme's mentors
Alicia Rubi, Josep Casas, Joan Alvarez, Julio Ribes, Alejandro Valero, Juanjo Traver and many more.
Question and answers
Implementation and selection
First Drop will select the best startups that combine impact and profitability.
Due Diligence
Detailed analysis by the investment committee, which will involve in-depth meetings to decide on the startups selected for investment.
First Drop Ecosystem
Upon receiving the investment, the startups will benefit from personalized mentorship, training, and will set their goals within the support program. They will receive guidance from a diverse network that includes both national and international impact funds, founders, and entrepreneurs, many of whom are also investors in First Drop. This environment is designed to encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing, thereby strengthening synergies within our community.
Selection and investment
The companies receive not only a minimum of €50k in initial investment to achieve their goals but are also paired with the LPs and partners themselves who will serve as mentors during the support program.
Support program
Over 90 days, the startups enjoy a tailor-made program with top-tier mentors and will work on areas such as impact measurement, investment readiness, growth, sales, presentation skills, organizational development, marketing, or technology.
Demo day
At the end of the program, a Demo Day will be held to showcase the projects to other Business Angels and Venture Capitalists, and an investment committee with First Drop will convene to invest an additional €150,000 in the top projects.
Follow On
The fund may invest up to €800,000 in the next round in the best projects in the portfolio.
