Lorcan Delaney is a partner at firstminute capital known for staying closely involved with founders long after writing the check, helping shape companies, make key introductions, and move rounds quickly. He combines a technical background in computer science and finance with specific views on AI, including support for open-source models and interest in AI-driven services in overlooked industries like claims, inspections, and freight paperwork.
About their Fund
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firstminute capital
Sectors
AI, Health, Fintech, SaaS, Deeptech / Hardware, Generalist, Climate, Consumer, Marketplaces, Gaming / VR
Rounds
Pre-Seed - Seed
Avg Check Size
£1mil-4mil
Notable Investments
firstminute capital is a pre-seed and seed fund backed by 130 unicorn founders. Co-founded by Brent Hoberman, co-founder of lastminute.com (IPO & $1.1bn exit) and Founders Forum.
Team of 12; London HQ. No other European seed fund has that founder density on its cap table, or ready access to global business leaders across tech, industry and finance.
Focus: First cheque (up to £4m) into generational European founders building global technology champions.
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