EXPERIENCE

First Bridge understands the journey

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Octet

Opened the US office in Los Angeles; increased the visibility of the trade finance software platform in North America.

sanquine

Advised on capital raising to support its direct-to-donor biospecimen platform for precision medicine.

Vms

Early investor & advisor to the mobile video platform; supported its U.S. launch and key partnerships.

wheego

Explored California expansion for an early electric vehicle manufacturer.

Ojo Commuter Scooter

Co-founded the electric scooter business; o, product launch and early retail distribution.

thunder studios

Advised on the 6-acre, 20-stage independent studio’s acquisition; built out key accounting & finance procedures.

podop

Advised on finance and strategy; co-invented the patented interactive storytelling platform behind HBO’s “Mosaic” project.

sweet lady jane

Advised on strategic finance & operational planning (retail/wholesale) for the premium dessert business.

amg

Advised NBA All-Star Ron Artest’s Management Group on finance and business strategy across sports, media, and brand initiatives.

Prepared the high-end furniture and custom upholstery business for acquisition. Purchased by Restoration Hardware.

fastout

Early investor & advisor to the drone platform; provided strategic support on scaling.

txlit

Supported the software developer’s expansion in the United States.

Advised on finance and growth strategy as it scaled its graduation and ceremony-management software platform.

Secured $18M+ across SAFT and launchpad rounds; oversaw $Karate token launch, treasury, and league finances.

Advised on financing for the live online video broadcasting business.

NSV

Co-founded the venture studio; opened the Los Angeles office.

Investor & author of the first equity research on the hydrovacs manufacturer; acquired by The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC).

Early investor & advisor to the ad creator platform; helped prepare for a public listing.

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Investor & author of the first long-form public equity research on the greenhouse operator.

Founding board member of the sunscreen dispenser platform.

Prior to the
inception of
FIRST BRIDGE.

Analyzed portfolios of the 80 largest PE firms; published & cited by The WSJ, FT, Economist.

Worked on $1 billion in capital raises and M&A for clients of the investment bank.

Worked on over $1.5 billion in debt offerings for clients of the investment bank.