Founders First CDC Overview
- Investor Type
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Accelerator/Incubator
- Status
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Active
- Professionals
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2
- Investments
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401
- Portfolio
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333
- Exits
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58
Founders First CDC General Information
Company Description
Founded in 2015, Founders First CDC is an accelerator based in San Diego, California. The firm provides pre-funding programs, grants, coaching & mentoring services. The firm prefers to support service-based small businesses.
Business Details
Website
www.foundersfirstcdc.orgYear Founded
Investor Status
Primary Investor Type
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Corporate Office
- 9920 Pacific Heights Boulevard
- Suite 105
- San Diego, CA 92121
- United States
Founders First CDC Investments (401)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
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| Once Upon an RFP | 05-Apr-2025 | Accelerator/Incubator | Consulting Services (B2B) | Generating Revenue | ||
| Wag Heaven | 29-Jun-2024 | Other Services (B2C Non-Financial) | Generating Revenue | |||
| Redwood Literacy | 25-Jun-2024 | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | Generating Revenue | |||
| A Touch of Classical Plus | 12-May-2024 | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | Generating Revenue | |||
| Blueberry Technology | 04-May-2024 | Other Hardware | Generating Revenue | |||
| Aribaro Company | 10-Nov-2023 | Other Consumer Non-Durables | Generating Revenue | |||
| Harden Enterprise Services | 09-Nov-2023 | Other Healthcare Services | Stealth | |||
| Quick Quick Cabinets | 07-Nov-2023 | Home Furnishings | Generating Revenue | |||
| Aleon Properties | 15-Sep-2023 | Accelerator/Incubator | Construction and Engineering | Generating Revenue | ||
| DLZP Group | 15-Sep-2023 | Accelerator/Incubator | IT Consulting and Outsourcing | Generating Revenue |
Founders First CDC Exits (58)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattle Café | 31-Oct-2026 | Out of Business | |
| Naturally Urban Environmental | 29-Oct-2026 | ||
| Gumbo Media | 22-Oct-2026 | ||
| Surprise Powerz | 13-Oct-2026 | ||
| MODChic Couture | 21-Sep-2026 | ||
| The LinC Consulting | 18-Sep-2026 | ||
| Conflowence | 08-Sep-2026 | ||
| Baso | 05-Sep-2026 | ||
| GiGi Tonye' Arts & Fitness | 08-Aug-2026 | Out of Business | |
| Pac Leaders | 31-Jul-2026 | Out of Business |
Founders First CDC Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
Investments by Industry
Investments by Year
Investments by Region
Founders First CDC Co-Investors (2)
| Name | With | Exits | Lead Partner | Series | Industry |
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| NEOO Partners | 1 |
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| Vanguard Accelerator |
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Founders First CDC FAQs
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What is Founders First CDC?
Founded in 2015, Founders First CDC is an accelerator based in San Diego, California.
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When was Founders First CDC founded?
Founders First CDC was founded in 2015.
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Where is Founders First CDC headquartered?
Founders First CDC is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
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How many investments has Founders First CDC made?
Founders First CDC has made 401 investments.
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What has Founders First CDC invested in?
Founders First CDC has made numerous investments in companies like Once Upon an RFP, Wag Heaven, and Redwood Literacy within the Consulting Services (B2B), Services (B2C Non-Financial), and Educational and Training Services (B2C) industries.
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What has Founders First CDC invested in recently?
Founders First CDC's latest investment was on 05-Apr-2025 in Once Upon an RFP, a company within the Consulting Services (B2B) industry.
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