Documenting the founders reshaping venture capital

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The First 200

The First 200 is a media platform and founder network documenting entrepreneurs from distinct backgrounds who have raised more than $1 million in venture capital funding

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Index

A first-of-its-kind public archive documenting the first 200 Black women founders in the United States to raise $1 million in venture capital funding

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"Every founder's journey deserves to be documented. By preserving the stories, milestones, and patterns of the entrepreneurs who changed venture capital, we create a lasting record that inspires future generations and helps reshape the startup ecosystem."

Amira Rasool
Founder, The First 200

The First 200 Podcast

Long-form interviews with founders from The First 200 Index exploring the realities of building companies, raising venture capital, and navigation scaling a startup.

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Recent Episodes of The First 200 Podcast

Cheraé Robinson: How to Balance Passion and Profit as a Founder

Tiffany Dufu: Why Community Is the Key to Business and Personal Success

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A media platform and founder network documenting founders who raised $1M+ in venture capital.

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