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Overview
FirstMate operates a decentralized NFT marketplace aggregator that lets creators and collectors buy and sell NFTs without trading fees. It pulls listings from major marketplaces like OpenSea, LooksRare, x2y2, and Foundation to show a single view of available assets. The platform uses decentralized protocols such as Arweave, Seaport, and Reservoir to execute secure, transparent trades and offers creator tools like collector analytics, minting derivatives, and a Discord bot. Its goal is to empower artists and collectors with a fee-free, decentralized marketplace and practical tools, differentiating itself from competitors by removing fees and focusing on creators.
About FirstMate
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$3.8M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2023-08-28 Dragonfly, Coinbase Ventures, and NextView backed FirstMate's $3.75 million seed.
- 2023-08-28 Bankless, 9dcc, FELT Zine, and Sound.xyz used its marketplaces.
- 2025-09-15 The live site suggests the product still works and attracts creator traffic.
What critics are saying
- 2023-08-28 NFT storefront software faces shrinking demand after the 2022-2024 NFT collapse.
- 2025-09-15 No fresh funding, hiring, or product news signals stalled momentum and weak growth.
- 2026-02-18 Nasta acquired FirstMate Pet Foods, confusing the brand and muddying search visibility.
What makes FirstMate unique
- 2023-08-28 FirstMate lets creators build branded NFT storefronts, not generic marketplaces.
- 2023-08-28 It pools collections across venues and enforces creator-chosen royalties.
- 2025-09-15 FirstMate.xyz still touts composable listings from major marketplaces and royalty top-ups.
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Funding
Total Funding
$3.8M
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Hybrid Work Options
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About FirstMate
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$3.8M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2022
FirstMate is Hiring for 4 Jobs on Simplify!
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