Firsthand industry experience leads to better investment decisions.

We believe the people who understand an industry best are those who have actually earned a living in that industry. That's why members of our investment team have extensive technology backgrounds, including degrees in the sciences and solid work experience in technology industries.

Success often follows passion—we believe that people are most successful when they love what they do. At Firsthand, our analysts have technology industry experience. They have lived and breathed the industries we invest in and thrive on keeping up with the latest innovations and breakthroughs.

We believe short-term trading is risky, can cause excessive turnover, and often creates larger tax burdens. This is why we invest for the long-term. We look for companies that we believe will deliver steady growth over time—companies with insight, solid technology and management experience, and a sound business plan to turn their vision into reality.