First In key facts
- First In is an investor with 22 tracked portfolio companies.
- Notable positions include Anduril Industries, Castelion, Shift5.
- First In has 13 funds on record, raising $76.8M across the 13 that report a size.
- The team roster lists 9 people.
First In portfolio at a glance
22 portfolio companies are on record for First In, including Anduril Industries, Castelion and Shift5.
15 of the 22 carry a recorded valuation and 2 have recorded secondary-market trades, the names a secondary buyer or seller can price.
First In funds
13 funds are on record for First In, totalling $76.8 million across the 13 that report a size. The most recent is First In Fund III (2026 vintage).
First In team
9 people are on record at First In: 6 advisors, 1 partner, 1 managing partner and 1 operating partner. Senior names include Renny McPherson (Founder), Arthur Karell (Partner) and Patrick Metke (Operating Partner). 4 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
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Portfolio
22 companies · priced for members| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anduril Industries | Aerospace and Defense | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Castelion | — | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Shift5 | — | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
+ 19 more companies · all 22, priced and dated or a free account shows the top 10 names — no card Membership and data by Private Market View | ||||
Funds
6 of 13 recorded- First In Fund III2026$148
- First In Ventures Fund 3 SBIC Critical Technologies LP2025$51.6M
- First In Caveonix 2022, a Series of First In Investment Holdings, LLC2022$1.0M
- First In Phylum 3, a Series of First In Investment Holdings, LLC2022$1.6M
- First In Anduril, a Series of First In Investment Holdings, LLC2022$6.1M
- First In Ventures Fund I, LP2021$2.7M
$76.8M raised across the 13 funds that report a size
All 13 funds →Partners, principals, and the people who answer a pitch. Pro members reveal contacts with credits.
Frequently asked about First In
- What companies does First In invest in?
- First In has 22 recorded portfolio companies, including Anduril Industries, Castelion, Shift5.