FutureFirst Launches $50 Million VC Fund to Back Vertical AI and…

Team S · 2026-02-26T13:10:46.000Z

FutureFirst, a new venture capital fund focused on Vertical AI startups and quicker exit outcomes, has officially been launched with a $50 million target fundraising goal set by its founders Hila Rom and Tammy Mahn. The firm has already secured commitments for approximately half of its target and begun initial Seed-stage investments into early-stage AI innovators. The fund is being structured around a thesis that prioritises niche, high-impact AI startups solving deep industry-specific problems using proprietary data particularly in sectors such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing and enterprise workflows rather than broad general-purpose models. This approach focuses on technologies that embed uniquely valuable vertical intelligence into critical organisational processes, reflecting a growing segment of the AI market expected to grow significantly in the coming decade. Funding Round and Investors - FutureFirst has secured commitments for about 40 percent of its $50 million fund, with Brooks Keret acting as the anchor investor and strategic partner. The fund’s initial capital commitments also include contributions from senior figures in the American finance and healthcare industries actively backing early Seed-stage AI companies. Initial investments are being made at roughly $1.5 million per company to support seed-stage growth and accelerate portfolio companies toward Series A milestones. The fund’s founders bring deep tech and venture experience: Hila Rom, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor and former founder and board executive at unicorn Tipalti with over 20 years of experience; and Tammy Mahn, a veteran investor with leadership roles at Verizon Ventures, Pitango, Moonscape Ventures and Evergreen. They are joined by Tomer Golan as Principal, who will lead deal execution and relationships, with previous roles in RUNI Ventures and other tech industry initiatives.

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