FirstLook 🤑

A box for investors full of emerging, high-growth consumer brands raising Venture Capital

[David Sonkin 📺🎥©️🛒 @IamDavidSonkin]

Founders

I do try.

I do try to read as many of them as I can.

That said.

Of the deluge of newsletters flooding my inbox, this is one of the best I have seen in some time.

Back-of-the-napkin math investors use that founders should know before they raise, plus a recap of all the M&A activity so far this year.

https://t.co/FtFaDpnUg3 via @firstlookvc

[FirstLook 🤑 @firstlookvc]

We’re now free for brands. That’s pretty cool.

https://t.co/QqnIGrYICc

[Brian Folmer @homerfolmer]

@firstlookvc has had an explosive start to the year. We've already had 3 investments in brands, and we're less than 45 days into 2025!

We're now reviewing brands for the March, April, and May boxes. Brands apply here 👇

https://t.co/s5o1Xkji1f

[Brian Folmer @homerfolmer]

Congrats to @thecoconutcult on raising another $352,000 via @firstlookvc

This brings their total to $452,000 raised from jumping in our boxes in May of this year. I'm excited to watch them continue their domination

[gefen ☕️ @gefensk]

investing in cpg is so back 🤐

[FirstLook 🤑 @firstlookvc]

"Anotha one" - @djkhaled

[Brian Folmer @homerfolmer]

Congrats to @thecoconutcult, a brand in the May box, on raising $100,000 from a @firstlookvc investor!

[Brian Folmer @homerfolmer]

The @firstlookvc February box brand highlights dropped last night!

https://t.co/frNaMq9pTS

[Brian Folmer @homerfolmer]

November @firstlookvc newsletter is out!

https://t.co/gkqn60StQN

[Jesse Pujji @jspujji]

Warm introductions are worth 10x a cold meeting.

Why?

Trust.

[FirstLook 🤑 @firstlookvc]

@homerfolmer giving up all the juicy details!

[Tom Shea @Tshea0314]

How are @firstlookvc's boxes structured? Who can invest? @homerfolmer has the answers!

Driving Performance Season 2 by @AdgileMediaGrp available on all platforms

[Tom Shea @Tshea0314]

COVID created a need for networking and connection, and @homerfolmer's company @firstlookvc helped fill that gap 💭🤝

Driving Performance Season 2 by @AdgileMediaGrp now available on all platforms

[FirstLook 🤑 @firstlookvc]

@homerfolmer @Tshea0314 @AdgileMediaGrp You need to work on your posture #justsayin

[FirstLook 🤑 @firstlookvc]

Our founder actually did something cool for a change. What a relief.

@AdgileMediaGrp and @Tshea0314 ftw!

[Tom Shea @Tshea0314]

Was great to have @homerfolmer on the show! 🚀 Founder of @firstlookvc, an investor, and advisor to VC funds and accelerators, he's the ultimate entrepreneurial guru.

Driving Performance Szn 2 by @AdgileMediaGrp on all platforms

[The Drinks Business @teamdb]

Following our conversation with Cantrip's Adam Terry, db speaks to Cann's Jake Bullock about the future of THC drinks and if alcohol's centuries-old monopoly on intoxicating beverages could be permanently disrupted.

Read more...
https://t.co/NFNJoCn1Bc

@cantripguy @drinkcann

[FirstLook 🤑 @firstlookvc]

Our next newsletter drops today. Subscribe to learn how our 2023 went, founder pro tips, coverage of the brands in our boxes, and more :)

https://t.co/EOoIxb6J2p

[vasa @vasajurich]

Just found out the Detroit Lions order Perfy for their facility! 🤯

[FirstLook 🤑 @firstlookvc]

August box brands just dropped 🥹

https://t.co/TPHWvcDjUJ

[FirstLook 🤑 @firstlookvc]

Congrats to @Peaceful_Fruits on recently raising $100K from a FirstLook investor!

[FirstLook 🤑 @firstlookvc]

This Brian guy really loves Cleveland

[Brian Folmer @homerfolmer]

Putting #Cleveland on the map!

[Nate Rosen @RosenZone]

🚀Some personal news 🚀

After an incredible journey at @AdgileMediaGrp, I've decided to make a little change.

Here’s what I’m up to next 👇: