Firsthand Emerges from Stealth with Seed Funding to Pioneer AI-Driven Brand Engagement
Firsthand is focused on revolutionizing brand and publisher engagement with consumers through AI agents that deliver personalized experiences in real-time, anywhere online.
Company Name: Firsthand
Location: New York City, NY
Sector: AI, Brand Engagement
Funding Details: Seed funding round of undisclosed amount, led by Radical Ventures with David Katz on the Board. Additional participation from Brian O’Kelley (Scope3, AppNexus), David Rosenblatt (1stDibs.com, DoubleClick), and other technology entrepreneurs.
Purpose of Investment: To expand operations and development efforts.
Leadership: Founded in 2023 by Jonathan Heller, Michael Rubenstein, and Wei Wei
Product: Firsthand offers a platform that enables brands and publishers to create AI agents embedded with their knowledge. These agents engage in personalized conversations and content presentation with consumers online, powered by Lakebed, an AI rights and data management layer, ensuring full ownership and control over content usage.
About Company: Firsthand is focused on revolutionizing brand and publisher engagement with consumers through AI agents that deliver personalized experiences in real-time, anywhere online. Firsthand's goal is to empower brands and publishers with tools to utilize their unique knowledge assets through AI agents, enhancing consumer engagement and ensuring content control.