1stCall Advisory Information

Hey from First Call, We’re an investment boutique focused on two strategies: Debt and Secondaries. Our role is to give founders flexible financing options and investors access to curated opportunities. 🔹 Debt Financing Thesis: Support VC-backed startups (Series A+) with non-dilutive capital through structured debt. Venture Debt – extend runway without dilution Bridge Loans – flexibility between equity rounds Asset-Backed Lending (ABL) – secured against assets Accounts Receivable (AR) Financing – unlock cash from invoices Revenue-Based Financing (RBF) – growth-tied repayment Mezzanine Financing – hybrid debt-equity structures for growth Revolver Facilities – working capital support on demand Distressed Financing – capital solutions in challenging situations 👉 Outcome: Flexible debt that fuels growth while preserving ownership. 🔹 Secondaries Thesis: Provide early liquidity for founders and early shareholders at the growth stage. Seller: Founder or early shareholder Stage: Series A/B (or shortly after a round closes) Discount: 30%+ Industry: Software-agnostic (B2B SaaS or B2C) 👉 Outcome: Founders and early backers gain liquidity, while investors access breakout startups at attractive entry points. You want to learn more? Feel free to DM us!