Entrepreneurs First (EF) is an international talent investor and company builder, founded in 2011 by Matt Clifford and Alice Bentinck. It pioneers a "talent investing" model, focusing on individuals before they have a co-founder or even an idea. EF runs structured programs, such as 'FORM' for co-founder matching and idea development, followed by 'LAUNCH' for funded teams, often relocating them to Silicon Valley to access the U.S. market. They provide initial pre-seed funding (e.g., $250k per company) and mentorship, with a strong focus on deep tech and AI. The program culminates in Demo Days, connecting founders with leading investors. EF operates in London, Paris, Bangalore, and San Francisco, and has helped create over 600 companies with a combined value exceeding $16 billion as of 2025/2026.