We empower entrepreneurs who secure our freedom
What we do
Security technology is a necessity independent of economic cycles.
We back technical experts who’ve seen over the horizon as security practitioners across commercial, military, or intelligence sectors.
We invest in entrepreneurs who are on a mission.
Our Portfolio
We invest in cybersecurity, defense, and data companies primarily at the seed stage.








Our Team
Our mission is to leverage our operator edge, shared values, and domain expertise to be the premier early stage security technology investment firm in the U.S.
We are a team of founders and builders.
News
Defending Against Modern Asymmetric Threats
25 June 2025 By Renny McPherson, Managing Partner of First In At First In, we invest in security...
First In Founder Series: Embracing Dichotomies
By Renny McPherson, Managing Partner of First In Special thanks to Capt Jake McGraw, USAF...
Why Palmer Luckey thinks AI-powered, autonomous weapons are the future of warfare
18 May 2025 CBS News 60 Minutes with Palmer Luckey, the founder of Anduril, a California defense...