The First Run Angel Network backs founder-led food and beverage brands that have proven traction with great products and good margins.
We see what works early and then invest before the rest of the market.
Investing at Conviction
About our Angel Network
The First Run Angel Network is a group of founders, investors, and operators who invest at the point of conviction.
We back founder-led food and beverage companies that have proven customer demand, strong margins, and clear traction — typically between $250k-$1m in ARR.
Early Access to the Next Breakout Food Brands
We meet founders at the idea stage through the First Run Accelerator and build with them. We see what works early across product, margins, and velocity, then invest before the rest of the market.
Our Unique Pipeline Ecosystem
Food is different. The best brands do not exist at Series A and capital alone does not create winners.
To generate real returns in food, you have to build brands early led by winning founders with great products and good margins.
This is why we built the First Run pipeline the way we did. Our Accelerator gives us early visibility into what is working and allows us to find winning deals before the rest of the market.
Get Involved with First Run
For Founders
Interested in pitching our Angel Network? Reach out to our team to see if your brand is the right fit.
For Investors
There's lots of ways to get involved as an investor. Reach out to learn more about the First Run Angel Network.