Home-team capital. Down-range impact.
FirstWatch is built to fund and scale defense technology. We are focused on the Pacific Northwest — a top STEM economy and an underserved capital market.
Our team brings decades of national security experience and years of technology scouting to identify mission-relevant technology that matters. We back bold founders building the capabilities that secure peace through strength.
Scaling a defense startup is running rapids. We're the guides who've made the run before: the team, network, expertise, and temperament to help founders strategize, seize opportunity, manage risk, and win.
Focused where it counts.
Defense tech
We invest in technology that solves critical defense needs and has a credible parallel market — allied defense, law enforcement, or commercial.
Pacific Northwest focus
Based here, full time, with deep ties to the regional ecosystem. We are committed to the Pacific Northwest and have the flexibility to support promising startups across the U.S. We engage founders we can help.
Early stage
We invest early, hold meaningful follow-on reserves, and partner with founders through the long arc of building.
Empower the innovator.Serve the warfighter.
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