Firsthand, a New York-based AI-powered brand agent platform for marketers and publishers, has raised $26 million in Series A funding.
Investors
The round was led by Radical Ventures, with participation from FirstMark Capital, Aperiam Ventures, Michael Ovitz's Crossbeam Venture Partners, and angel investors including David Rosenblatt, Brian O’Kelley, and Bob Lord.
Radical Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in artificial intelligence (AI) startups, aiming to partner with founders who recognize AI's transformative potential. Established in 2017, the firm has offices in Toronto and Palo Alto, with partners in London and New York.
Firsthand Use of Funds
The funding will support Firsthand's product expansion and team growth.
About Firsthand
Founded by Jonathan Heller, Michael Rubenstein, and Wei Wei, Firsthand offers an AI-powered brand agent platform to help marketers and publishers to engage with consumers in real-time. The company uses AI to create personalized experiences and drive higher engagement. Its platform combines Lakebed, an AI-era data and knowledge rights management solution that safeguards content, with custom brand agents. Firsthand aims to shape the future of brand-consumer engagement in the AI era.
Funding Details
Company: Firsthand
Raised: $26.0M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: March 2025
Lead Investor: Radical Ventures
Additional Investors: FirstMark Capital, Aperiam Ventures, Michael Ovitz's Crossbeam Venture Partners, David Rosenblatt, Brian O’Kelley, Bob Lord
Company Website: https://www.firsthand.ai/
Software Category: AI Marketing
Source: https://www.firsthand.ai/news/seriesa