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Entrepreneurs First

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Business accelerator program

Entrepreneurs First (formerly Entrepreneur First, commonly shortened to EF) is a global talent investor and company builder that backs individuals before they have formed a company, team or business idea, and supports them in building technology companies. Founded in 2011 by Matt Clifford and Alice Bentinck, Entrepreneurs First initially operated as a non-profit before launching its first investment fund in 2015 and beginning to invest directly in companies formed through the programme.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Entrepreneurs First (formerly Entrepreneur First, commonly shortened to EF) is a global talent investor and company builder that backs individuals before they have formed a company, team or business idea, and supports them in building technology companies. Founded in 2011 by Matt Clifford and Alice Bentinck, Entrepreneurs First initially operated as a non-profit before launching its first investment fund in 2015 and beginning to invest directly in companies formed through the programme.2

The story

Founded by Alice Bentinck and Matt Clifford in 2011.1

Leadership

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Timeline

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