Founder Intelligence

Find founders before they fundraise.

FirstLook surfaces talented operators leaving top tech companies before they announce anything. Track departure signals. Map your network inroads. Get there first.

The signals that matter

Most investors hear about founders after the deck is out and the round is filling. FirstLook watches for the moments that come before.

Departure Detection

Track when strong operators leave high-performing companies. Title changes, stealth updates, and "open to work" signals from the top 50 tech employers.

Network Proximity

Every potential founder is scored by how reachable they are through your existing connections. Two degrees of separation beats a cold DM every time.

Founder Profile

Synthesized intelligence on each candidate: tenure, seniority, team size managed, open source contributions, side projects, and public writing.

Warm Path Mapping

See exactly who in your network can make an introduction. Not just who you know, but who they know, and the strongest route to a warm conversation.

How FirstLook works

1

Monitor the pipeline

FirstLook continuously scans departure signals from employees at top tech companies. You see who's moving before the market does.

2

Score by fit and reach

Each departure is enriched with background data and ranked by how well they match your thesis, plus how easily you can reach them.

3

Get the warm intro

See the shortest, warmest path through your network to each founder. Research only. No automated outreach. Your reputation stays clean.

The best deals never hit a deck.

FirstLook gives you the intelligence to find exceptional founders in the quiet months before they start raising.