Entrepeneur First

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-4%

est. 2Y upside i

Series D+

Rank

#2060

Sector

Venture Capital / Startup Accelerator

Est. Liquidity

~4Y

Data Quality

Data: Medium

Entrepreneur First presents a moderate upside opportunity driven by its strong competitive moat in 'talent investing' and an aggressive strategic pivot to the US market, particularly for AI startups.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (30%)+150%

Successful execution of the US market expansion, particularly in high-growth AI sectors, leads to a significant increase in the quality and quantity of portfolio companies and successful exits. This drives Entrepreneur First's own valuation to $3B+, reflecting its enhanced market position and strong returns from its $13B+ portfolio.

Base (45%)+30%

Entrepreneur First maintains its strong market position in talent investing, with steady growth in its portfolio value and a consistent stream of successful early-stage companies. The US pivot shows moderate success, leading to a valuation of approximately $1.5B, in line with continued market leadership and incremental portfolio gains.

Bear (25%)-45%

The strategic pivot to the US market faces significant challenges, including intense competition or slower-than-expected founder traction. A broader economic downturn impacts startup funding and exits, leading to underperformance in EF's portfolio. This results in a down round, pushing valuation to $660M, and the $278M in liquidation preferences significantly erodes common stock value.

Est. time to liquidity~4.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

high

Funding Intensity

24%

Investors hold $278M in liquidation preferences, meaning common stock holders would receive value only after this amount is paid out to preferred shareholders in an exit at or below the current $1.2B valuation.

Dilution Risk

moderate

As a Series D company, significant dilution has already occurred, and future funding rounds before an exit could lead to additional dilution for common stock holders.

Secondary Liquidity

none

There is no public information indicating an active secondary market or tender offers for Entrepreneur First employee equity.

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on Entrepeneur First's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    “Given the strategic pivot to focus on the US market and the closure of programs in France and Germany, how is Entrepreneur First measuring the success of this shift, particularly in terms of founder quality, funding access, and portfolio company performance in the US compared to previous European cohorts?”

  • 2

    “With a portfolio valued at over $13 billion, how does Entrepreneur First plan to monetize this value more directly to increase its own revenue beyond the current ~$180M, and what are the key drivers for scaling EF's revenue model over the next 2-3 years?”

  • 3

    “Considering the Series D funding round and the current valuation, what is the anticipated timeline and strategy for a liquidity event (e.g., IPO or acquisition) for Entrepreneur First, and how does the company communicate potential employee equity value realization?”

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