First Move

At First Move, we believe the most transformative companies of the next decade will be AI-native from day one — built by small, relentless teams with the ambition to scale globally from Southeast Asia. We are operators and builders first, investors second — repeat founders who’ve scaled businesses to hundreds of millions in revenue and know the grind from zero to one. We back the top 2% of AI teams driven by true builders, often before a company even exists. Our edge comes from co-building alongside them — validating ideas fast, killing what doesn’t work, and doubling down on traction-backed winners. We connect them to a deep network of peers, talent, and co-investors, and position them for breakout success in SEA, China, and the US. This is more than capital — it’s conviction, speed, and the belief that the future belongs to those who make the first move.