HOW WE INVEST
Phirst Market Ventures uses an unbiased approach to manage incoming deal flow. By supporting our founders and their teams with the resources every startup needs to thrive, PMV empowers, uplifts and catalyzes wealth building for ecosystems typically excluded from economic advancement opportunity.
WHERE WE INVEST
Companies based in the Mid-Atlantic Region (except New York) New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Our Primary focus is the Greater Philadelphia Region including Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties.
STAGE
Post-Revenue, Pre-seed to Seed.
Apply
Founders submit an interest form via Airtable.
Review
Our team reviews every submission that comes in for thesis fit.
First Meeting
A 30-minute meeting for us to get to know each other. No pitching required.
Deal assessment & decision by partners
We’ll make an informed decision using our framework, and input of our advisors and follow up with the next steps.
Founding Team
We are a diverse team making investments in diverse teams
Diane Cornman-Levy, Co-Founder/ Partner
+ Chief Disruptor, WOMEN’S WAY, the region’s leading organization dedicated to the advancement of women and girls, and gender equity
+ 30+ years of nonprofit leadership, coalition building, and fundraising experience
+ Raised more than 30 million dollars to address health, education and economic inequities
